Litter Cleanup at Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC)(Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Blue Planet Scuba for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all.

Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(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.  

Free

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

(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 ...

DC Trail Rangers Monthly Cleanup

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (DC Trail Rangers) Join DC Trail Rangers and fellow volunteers for this monthly cleanup of three beautiful parks East of the River and the trails that connect them. 8:30 am - Anacostia River Trail 10:00 am - Marvin Gaye Trail 11:00 am - Oxon Run Trail This is a project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. We'll provide the ...

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 ...

Shakespeare In the Garden at Brookside

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Delight in an outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream where rom-com antics meet supernatural magic. Follow four couples through the human and fairy realms where true love is tested by Puck’s mischievous ploys. Bring a picnic or enjoy a meal from an on-site food truck.  

Free

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

Wild Walking: Author Talk with Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Virtual)

(DC)(MD)(VA) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk with local author, naturalist, certified forest bathing guide and Capital Nature advisor Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie will talk about her newly released book, Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons, sharing a brief history and description of forest bathing and its many health benefits. Melanie will be joined by Capital ...

Expert Is In: Orchid Care

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

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about orchid care and maintenance? Drop by the Conservatory's Garden Court to talk with George about orchids! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program. Today's Expert: George Guenthner, USBG Gardener

Free

Open Time at Marion Street Intergenerational Garden

Marion Street Intergenerational Garden 1519 Marion St NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (City Blossoms) Join us for free staff-led activities for children, families, neighbors, volunteers, and anyone who wants to drop by. Open Times are a chance for visitors (especially kids) to experience the garden through a variety of activities, such as cooking, art, and maintenance. Anyone who comes to lend a hand is welcome to take home some garden goodies as ...

Arlington Rain Barrel Workshop

Fairlington Community Center 3308 S Stafford Street, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Northern VA Soil and Water Conservation District) Build your own rain barrel at this hands-on workshop! Get ready for upcoming rains, have a water source close to your garden and help capture runoff from your roof. If you have two or more rain barrels, you can get a discount on next year's Stormwater Utility bill when you submit your information through ...

$55

Owls and Other Night-Time Birds of Tregaron

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

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join birding expert Sam Krause for an evening walk to listen for, learn about and try to spot our resident owls and other night-time birds. The group will gather at 8:30 pm sharp on the sidewalk by our pedestrian entrance gate on Klingle Road NW.

Capital Nature