(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy premium golden hour light and exclusive access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens before we are open to the public! This photography workshop's topic is all things Cherry Blossoms. This includes landscapes, close-up/macro, and wildlife. Of course, you are free to *focus* on any subject you like! This program is open to photographers of all skill levels and ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life. Ages 12 - Adult
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Get a head start on spring at one of the earliest plant sales in the area! Our annual Native Plant Sale includes a small number of vendors (~5-7 vendors) from across the mid-Atlantic selling spring ephemerals and many other choice perennials and woody plants. This Native Plant Sale is held in conjunction with the ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Spring is just a hop around the corner, and the egg scavenger hunt is back at Bull Run Regional Park! Visit Bull Run Regional Park any day from March 23 to 31 between 8am and 6pm to participate in this event! Pick up your egg hunt sheet at the Camp Store, hop around the park to complete ...
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a birding walk at Mason Neck State Park! Your birding guide is John Colpoys, an avid birder and experienced bird walk leader.
(DC) (US National Arboretum) Enjoy a day of presentations involving the latest discoveries, challenges, and solutions in the world of native plants. Join the U.S. National Arboretum for seven engaging presentations concerning both native plant gardens and native ecosystems. Learn about soil health management, destructive pests, forest restoration, current research on seed conservation, and the best native trees for your ...
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to look and listen for Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds.
(MD) (Nature Forward) With the official start of spring at hand, we’ll take a hike along the Potomac River where nature lovers can observe the tug-of-war between lingering winter and imminent spring—what our naturalist leader calls March Madness! She’ll lead you on a 3-4 mile hike along several trails in Riverbend Park which sits along the Potomac River near Great ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful! Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed. Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed. Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot). Free and appropriate ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Carolina Wrens are small chunky birds with long curved bills and bright songs. They are some of the loudest singers in the Winkler Preserve and yet provide beautiful sounds. We'll take a walk to find these feathered friends and seek inspiration from their songs, then head into the Lodge to make your own cheerful friend out of ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Park Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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.
