(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a nature hike in search of signs of spring in Glencarlyn Park. We'll visit different habitats to see how animal and plant life are waking up with the change of seasons. Family.
(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), District Department of Transportation (DDOT), District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative (APACC) for a community site walk to discuss the future of Kenilworth Park North. Meet in the parking lot at 42nd Street & Anacostia Avenue, ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory.
(VA) (Farfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the park's large meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if rain. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Meets at ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topic: Nocturnal animals. Children must be accompanied by ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Have you ever ventured out after dark and wondered: hoooo’s out there? Join experienced “owler” Mark England at sundown to try to hear or see our three most common local owl species: Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, and Great Horned Owl, all of which are present at the park. Mark will demonstrate the basics of owling and talk at ...
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a morning bird walk at Frying Pan Park! The park that is mainly geared toward recreation also boasts open fields, wetlands, mixed woods, a stream, and a nature trail winding through all these different habitats. The wetland and ponds are good for herons, waterfowl and marsh birds. The farmland and open fields ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Ages 12 - Adult
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) We are bringing the nature center to you! Each season’s pop up has a different theme. Come talk with a naturalist about the park, explore some natural objects, ask questions and try out biology-themed activities. This is a walk-up event providing a 20 to 30 minute experience. Stay to play or hike in the park! The Nature ...
(DC) (Cherry Blossom Festival) Join us at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8 for our annual Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly, presented! We will host kite programming, entertainment, and more in coordination with the Blossom Kite Festival. Cosponsored with APACC and DC Department of Parks and Recreation.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out canoe, and using a bow and arrow.
