(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll walk on the trails to complete our nature scavenger hunt list. Together we'll search for acorns, rocks, leaves, bugs, other animals and more! Families.
(DC) (Hillwood) Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC), the premier modern dance company in our nation’s capital, presents an evening of mixed repertoire performances alongside live music. Works include "A Tribute to Maya Lin," "Transformations," and excerpts from "Seeds of Toil." DTSBDC has been described by the Washington Post as “not only a Washington prize, but a national dance ...
(DC) (Smithsonian) Join fellow adventurers at one of the world's most visited museums for a night of fun! Wander through the Fossil Hall, where dinosaurs cast giant shadows. Wander through the Fossil Hall, where dinosaurs cast giant shadows. Learn about Earth's past and discover the ocean's aquatic wonders. Visit pollinators and walk softly past mysterious mammals. Participate in games and ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us for an evening of celestial wonder! Now in its 76th year, Exploring the Sky remains a cherished collaboration between the National Capital Astronomers (NCA) and the National Park Service Rock Creek Park Nature Center, delighting sky enthusiasts since 1948 at its scenic location on the corner of Glover and Military Roads in the District. Convenient parking ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy the sunrise at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens when the gardens open at 5:45am on Sunday, July 14. Sunrise is the perfect time for a peaceful walk, birding, or nature photography. Portrait/posed photography is not permitted during these extended hours. Regular garden admission or garden membership applies.
(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.
(VA) (NOVA Parks/Kindred Nature) Experience forest bathing to connect more deeply with nature, release stress, and enjoy summer in the gardens! Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a way to immerse your senses in the natural world. Slow down, relax, and join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a guided slow wander ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Spend your afternoons at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis! Park Rangers will teach kids of all ages about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park.
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
(DC) (National Park Service) Join park rangers and expert volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk at beautiful Kenilworth. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres. Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity. No reservations are required. Ages 18+.
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about how we keep our plants healthy at the USBG? Drop by the Conservatory’s Garden Court to talk with Chelsea McKinley, USBG Plant Health Specialist about how we identify and battle pests and pathogens at the Garden. Bring your questions and connect with a USBG plant science professional in this Expert Is In ...
