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Exhibit: Forces of Nature

National Portrait Gallery 800 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Portrait Gallery) “Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism” presents some of the key people—scientists, politicians, activists, writers and artists—whose work has influenced attitudes toward the environment in the United States from the late 19th century until today. The exhibition traces a history of the movement from turn-of-the-20th-century conservationism to mid-20th-century environmentalism and its backlash. It also addresses ...

Free

Wildflower & Pollinator Walk for Families

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come see what’s blooming and what animals are searching for those beautiful blooms. Find what amazing adaptations flowers and trees have to entice the local pollinators. Families.

$7

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Blaidensburg, MD, United States

(MD) (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

Naturalist Weekend at Bull Run

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Come camp at Bull Run Campground on the second Naturalist Weekend! There will be a craft and themed activities that are perfect for the whole family!

$50 – $150

Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey

Metz Wetlands 15875 Neabsco Road, Woodbridge

(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. ...

Gardener’s Focus Tour at Hillwood

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of Hillwood's Japanese-style garden, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson, gardener, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured, yet “naturally wild,” garden. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to ...

Free – $15

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of which is inspired by nature, ...

Bird Friendly Coffee Tasting (Virtual)

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) BirdNote is excited to partner with Chesapeake Coffee Roasters for a unique virtual coffee tasting event that will feature a guided tasting where you’ll learn about the distinct flavors and profiles of specially selected coffees, expertly led by a team member from Chesapeake Coffee Roasters. Along with savoring these delightful brews, you'll hear from speakers who ...

Free – $60

Full Moon Friday

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hot dogs or food to warm over the fire, and we’ll provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for adults and children. Ages 10 and up.

$8

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

$10

July Bird Walk at Kingman Island

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us at this beautiful getaway hiding in plain sight. Kingman Island is an oasis of green, and water and ... of course, birds! Look for the Kingman Island Boardwalk sign to direct you into RFK Parking Lot 6, 575 Oklahoma Ave NE Washington, DC 20002. Getting here is available a number of different ways, look ...

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