Meeting Trees at Carderock

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD

(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: 3rd parking lot upriver at Carderock, MD Ever wanted to learn more about your local trees? Take a deep dive into tree identification, habitat, and ecology all around the parking lot off the tow path. Join our tree-hugging leader for an introduction to the many trees and habitats that surround the parking lot. Easy, level terrain ...

$33 – $46

Conservation Café: Data Centers and National Parks (Virtual)

(MD) (Nature Forward) An unchecked and unregulated industry is the biggest threat to national parks in the Mid-Atlantic Region. From industrial development directly adjacent to parks, growing carbon emissions and climate change, and large electric transmission lines traversing park landscapes, the threat from data centers to national parks is on all fronts. Failing to reform the data center industry in ...

Free

Nature Tots-Spring (1-3 yrs)

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (1-3 yrs.) Explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. Topics vary by season. A second Nature Tots session starts at 11:00

$10

Summer Forest Bathing for Spiritual Sustenance (Virtual)

(VA) (Kindred Nature) Summer is a season of energy, warmth, blooming, fruiting—and finding spaciousness and rest amidst the buzz-iness and heat. Join us for our first virtual forest bathing program as we soak in the summer energy of these longest days of the year. Forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, is a practice of immersing ourselves in ...

$30

Summer in the Parks at Carter Barron

Carter Barron Amphitheatre 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Thursday evenings this summer, Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting FREE, family-friendly events at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. Join us for music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities. Summer in the Parks events bring the Rock Creek community together to enjoy ...

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 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. ...

Forest Bathing at Hillwood

Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will be guided on a ...

$30 – $35

Yoga is for the Birds!

Bluebird Sky Yoga 12th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us for a special two-day workshop to explore birding and the special connection the outdoors has with our mind, body, and spirit. We’ll meet in the studio on Day One for Birding 101 to cover bird identification basics; using binoculars; bird habitat(s); and, a review of the feathered friends we might expect to find on ...

$35 – $40

Campfire Fridays

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

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

$8

Spring Early Birds at Pine Lake

Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Immerse yourself in the phenomenon of spring migration with these field programs at nearby parks. Our walks are aimed at beginning and intermediate birders for whom the spring pulse of bird activity can often be overwhelming. We’ll search for both resident and migrating birds by sight and sound. As we develop skills for finding birds in the ...

$33 – $46

Meet the Birds of Tregaron

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

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to look and listen for Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds. Bring binoculars if you would like. The event is free of charge, but registration is required via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-birds-of-tregaron-registration-895344588767?aff=oddtdtcreator The group will gather at 8:00 am sharp at our street-side entrance at 3100 Macomb Street NW.

Free

Bird Walk: Potomac Overlook Regional Park

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

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Join us for a summer morning walk around Potomac Overlook Park! Newer and seasoned birders welcome. Your birding guide is John Colpoys, an avid birder and experienced bird walk leader.

Free
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