Guided Walk at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(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.

Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. Kona Ice truck will also be ...

Free

Wild Edible Plants (Virtual)

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a deep dive to discover wild plants you can eat! Join us for a virtual presentation on which Virginia mushrooms, fruits, nuts, and plants are edible. We will learn how to forage and give identification help. Meet on Microsoft Teams. Adults.

Caterpillars of Summer in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for this special iNaturalist Virtual ID Night with none other than the CapitalNaturalist, Alonso Abugattas! Learn about the natural history of the caterpillars crawling in your backyard this summer, their ecological importance, and resources to continue learning about your winged friends. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. ...

Volunteer at THEARC 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 planting, weeding, watering, trellising, mulching, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers may take ...

Trees Through the Season At Turkey Run Park

Turkey Run Park Turkey Run Loop Rd, McLean, VA, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson to track the seasonal flow as Spring warms the landscape and invites trees into bud, bloom, and full-leaf. By visiting the same location multiple times throughout the season, we’ll be primed to observe the changes over time, and to cultivate a keener understanding of the dynamic forest ecosystem–and the trees within. The ...

$33 – $46

Flora & Fauna of Montgomery County (Virtual Series)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have you ever wanted to learn the names of the birds that visit your backyard, the wildflowers along the trail, or even which animal left that footprint in the mud? Montgomery Parks is pleased to offer a new online learning series for adults that teaches you to recognize the most common species of Montgomery County. Led by ...

$120

Garden Tour & Tea at Green Spring

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a tour of the vibrant summer demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today, then step inside for afternoon tea. Garden tours run rain or shine. A traditional British afternoon tea served in the ...

$40

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 ...

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

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (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

Nature Kayaking on Lake Accotink

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake its home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment provided. Ages 12-Adult

$43
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