Fairy House Walk

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Step into the enchanted forest of Cabin John Kingdom. On this day, the fairies have agreed to make their village visible to humankind. Take a walk along the trail and see their houses of many colors, then build your own fairy habitat in the woods. The trail is on natural surfaces with dirt, rock and rut.

$3

Talkin Bout Turtles

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Come out of your shell and join us for a turtley awesome program! Meet some of our resident turtles and learn about their adaptations, habitat, and what sets them apart from each other. Then help us "race" our turtles with some live food to see who is the fastest (or rather the least slow!) $7 per participant ...

$7

Remove Invasive Plants at Long Branch

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to restore habitat and increase native species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month and are making a difference with the return of ferns, wildflowers and the animals that depend on them to areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Help make it happen! Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up.

Free

Big Night for Salamanders

Maydale Nature Classroom 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a naturalist for a reading of a seasonal story, participate in a hike, and make a craft to take home. Enroll in the entire series or individual sessions. Ages 3-5

$6

Equinox Celebration

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD

(MD) (Nature Forward) The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance: the point at which day and night are of equal length. From here on out, we are tipping further into the light. Take a moment to pause, mark this seasonal shift, and cross the celestial threshold into Spring. On this hike, we will begin along the Towpath by Carderock ...

$35 – $49

Spring Equinox Evening Stroll

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Shake off the winter blues as we welcome the first day of spring with a stroll through the park during sun set. We will look for signs of springs awakening as we explore the forest and wetland habitats. Ages 6 - Adult

$9

National Cherry Blossom Festival

(DC) (MD) (VA) What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin now spans four weeks throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring in Washington, DC has to offer — from exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches.

Free – $20

Tai Chi at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance, and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor.

$14

Spring Saunter Along the Canal

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD

(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy these leisurely walks on the Towpath along close-in portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The focus of our walks, starting from different locations, will be the general natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and Canal. We’ll proceed at a slow “naturalist’s saunter” as we experience the wondrous unfolding of spring. We’ll stop ...

$33 – $46

Pup Day in the Garden

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to 4pm. Please note:  Garden admission ends at 3:30pm. Dogs are $6 each.  Human admission is $8 for ages 18-54, $4 for ages 55 and older ...

$14

Expert Is In: Orchid Care

Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about orchid care and maintenance? As part of this year’s joint orchid exhibit in collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens, drop by the exhibit in the Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery to talk with George Guenthner, USBG Gardener about orchids! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this ...

Free

Women’s History Month Fireside Chat (Virtual)

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) In celebration of Women's History Month, we are organizing Virtual Fireside Chats to converse with women in the community. We want to recognize and honor the contributions of women in environmental conservation and advocacy. Join FoKAG staff member Shannah Cumberbatch as she chats with Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature. During this event, we will ...

Free
Capital Nature