Big Sitting at The Rock Creek Golf Course

Rock Creek Golf Course 6100 16th St NW, Washington, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Come and go as you please. Get to know the 1,364 trees that may be removed. Get to know the birds that call these trees home. Every Tuesday morning, 8-11am.

Free

Tai Chi at Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...

Heat Islands & Summer Birding (Virtual)

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join BirdNote and BlackAFInSTEM at their discussion of urban bird and wildlife conservation against the backdrop of summer birding and rising temperatures. Moderated by DCBA’s own Dara Miles Wilson! This event is educational, fun, and FREE!

Free

Anacostia River Pontoon Tour

Kenilworth Park 4000 Deane Avenue NE, Wasington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) (AWS) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour of the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the ...

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Fountainhead Regional Park 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a nice sunset on the water and experience the natural beauty of the Occoquan Reservoir! A fun and memorable outdoor adventure while highlighting natural and historical features unique to the area. This program will be led by NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous ...

$35

Photo Bird Walk At Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) WAITLIST All are welcome to join us in celebration of Black Birders Week 2024 for a photography bird walk led by avid birder and professional photographer, Charles "Chuck" James. Whether you already have a camera, or thinking about getting one to capture your walks, come out and get some tips on getting pics of our feathered ...

Free

Spring Saunter Along the Canal F: Swain’s Lock

Swains Lock at C&O Canal 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD, United States

(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. ...

$33 – $46

Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual Event Leadership training! This training is for anyone who would like to lead volunteer events in Rock Creek Park (Stream Team Leaders, Weed Warrior Leaders, etc.). The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on ...

Free

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Bird Walk in Sligo Creek

Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park Silver Spring, MD, United States

(MD) (DC Bird Alliance) Please join us for a bird walk in one of the local gems, Sligo Creek Parkway. Sligo Creek boasts a diversity of habitat where we're likely to see everything from waterfowl to our backyard song birds to late migrants and even a raptor (or two). This is one of a series of events for Black Birder ...

Survey: Occoquan Regional Park Butterfly and Dragonfly

Occoquan Regional Park Ox Road, Lorton, VA, United States

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals ...

Free

Volunteer at the ARC Farm

THEARC Farm Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (THEARC Farm) Want time in a peaceful, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Would you like to help grow food for the neighbors? Join us! We'll be harvesting vegetables, fruits and herbs for our food giveaway in the afternoon. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. ...

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