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Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(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 ...

Free

Storytime in the Garden

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks)  Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. We will meet in the outdoor classroom area located in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom located in the Children’s Garden area.

$5

Tiny Tot: Reptiles

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes.  Ages 18-35 months

$5

Invasive Plant Removal at Fort Slocum

Fort Slocum Park 5800 Kansas NW Ave, Washington, DC

(DC) (Rock Creek 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. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior ...

Free

Weed Warrior Workday at Locust Grove

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees and the Cabin John Stream Valley ecosystem . Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Yvonne and Locust Grove Nature Center Naturalists for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Cabin John Regional Park at Locust Grove Nature Center. We will be focusing on non-native, invasive vines, especially porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata). Native Virginia creeper and ...

Free

Habitat Restoration Workday at Bladensburg

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

(MD) (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a Habitat Restoration Workday along the riverside area of the Anacostia River in Bladensburg! We will focus on tree maintenance, which could include repairing tree shelters and fencing, and removing weeds/invasive plant species to allow the native trees to continue to flourish.

Free

Using Technology in Nature

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Learn how to use your phone to enhance your outdoor experiences. Assist in community science and join a bustling community of online scientists and nature enthusiasts.

$7

Trash Sorting Challenge at Nash Run

Nash Run Trash Trap Douglas St NE & Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Since its inception in 1989, AWS staff and volunteers have removed tons of trash from the Anacostia River each year. Our Nash Run Trash Trap cleanups have been a huge success in helping us to make progress towards our goal for a trash free Anacostia River.  This trash trap catches trash before it ends up in ...

Free

Family Fun – Backyard Birding

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) 5-Adult) Come learn all about the different bird species we have here in Virginia on a hike around the grounds of Green Spring Gardens. Using provided binoculars, you will learn the tips and tricks of seasoned birders to identify the feathered friends we see. Decorate your very own birdhouse to continue the adventure at home.

$10

Adapted Nature Hike

Bluemont Park 601 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest.

Free

Learning to Sketch in Nature

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a short hike as we observe and capture images of nature using pencil and paper. Improve your sketching and nature journaling as we practice shading, form, and other skills. Each session will include a different theme or topic depending on the season. You are encouraged to bring your own journal/notebook ...

$15

Fur, Feathers and Ferns-Bear Adventure Badge

Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Trek through the wild spaces of Hidden Oaks Nature Center, finding what lives there, and learn to appreciate the need for natural areas.

$11
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