Exhibit: Faces of the Forest

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, DC, United States

(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Artist Sophia McCrocklin’s larger-than-life botanical fiber sculptures explore art’s crucial role in enhancing human relationships with the environment. By spotlighting the grandeur of leaves, seed pods, and ferns from Rock Creek Park’s understory, McCrocklin documents the beauty and reverence of the species at the frontline of climate change. The exhibit is available to view during Writer's ...

Free

Heaven is a Garden: Serenity by Design

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drawing on ancient traditions and contemporary horticultural practices, Jan Johnsen, author and landscape designer, reveals design strategies for creating serenity and relaxation in the landscape. Enjoy this journey of stunning garden visuals while learning new concepts like how to identify a “power spot” in your garden, the importance of cardinal directions, and how forms and shapes affect ...

Free

Night Hike at Potomac Overlook Park

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

(VA) (Mycological Association of Washington DC) Join naturalists Ana Ka’ahanui, Matt Felprin and mycologist Serenella Linares on a magical hike to witness bioluminescence, fluorescence, and the creatures of the night. We will meet at Potomac Overlook Park at 7pm to start our journey through the forest. Bring a reusable water bottle, closed toe shoes, and a headlamp with a red ...

Free

Discover Native Plants

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join a USBG volunteer to explore the Regional Garden! You'll learn about Mid-Atlantic native plants and how to incorporate them into a garden. Note: This tour is dependent both on weather and volunteer availability.  

Free

Project Feederwatch at Locust Grove

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) “Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then, join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. We ...

Build a Fairy Village

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) No school today! Come build a village for fairies, toads, skinks and trolls. We'll mix up some magic potions to take home too! Please wear clothes that can get wet and dirty. Ages 5 to 12. Registration Required.

Free

Nocturnal Animal Hike

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll visit our classroom to learn about nocturnal animals then walk the trails to see if we can find them in the dark. Bundle up, it can become very cold. Families.

Free

Eco-savvy Gardening Faire

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Specialized speakers and topics on sustainable gardening. Educational displays on gardening, composting, and sustainable plantings. Guided tours, demonstrations and free educational materials.

$35

Forest Bathing at Hillwood

Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will be guided on a ...

$30 – $35

Exhibit: Faces of the Forest

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, DC, United States

(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Artist Sophia McCrocklin’s larger-than-life botanical fiber sculptures explore art’s crucial role in enhancing human relationships with the environment. By spotlighting the grandeur of leaves, seed pods, and ferns from Rock Creek Park’s understory, McCrocklin documents the beauty and reverence of the species at the frontline of climate change. The exhibit is available to view during Writer's ...

Free

Acoustics and Ales at Black Hill

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Cool Down with a Cold One at Acoustics and Ales at Black Hill Regional Park. Join us for an afternoon filled with live music, locally made mead, craft beer, and food from your favorite small businesses. Concessions for purchase will be provided by a variety of local vendors!

Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh

Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

(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.

Free
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