Kenilworth Lotus and Water Lily Festival

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Join the National Park Service and Friends of Kenilworth for a celebration of beautiful Kenilworth Aquatic gardens! Lotuses and lilies have been celebrated in art for centuries around the world. This year's festival celebrates the art of these beautiful flowers with dances, exhibits, art classes, an artist's market, and more!

Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey

Metz Wetlands 15875 Neabsco Road, Woodbridge

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals ...

Free

Volunteer at the ARC 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. ...

Gardener’s Focus Tour at Hillwood

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of Hillwood's Japanese-style garden, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson, gardener, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured, yet “naturally wild,” garden. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to ...

Free – $15

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of which is inspired by nature, ...

Bird Friendly Coffee Tasting (Virtual)

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) BirdNote is excited to partner with Chesapeake Coffee Roasters for a unique virtual coffee tasting event that will feature a guided tasting where you’ll learn about the distinct flavors and profiles of specially selected coffees, expertly led by a team member from Chesapeake Coffee Roasters. Along with savoring these delightful brews, you'll hear from speakers who ...

Free – $60

Full Moon Friday

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hot dogs or food to warm over the fire, and we’ll provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for adults and children. Ages 10 and up.

$8

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

July Bird Walk at Kingman Island

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us at this beautiful getaway hiding in plain sight. Kingman Island is an oasis of green, and water and ... of course, birds! Look for the Kingman Island Boardwalk sign to direct you into RFK Parking Lot 6, 575 Oklahoma Ave NE Washington, DC 20002. Getting here is available a number of different ways, look ...

Yoga at Brookside Gardens

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Enjoy yoga held in a peaceful setting under the cover of the Japanese Tea House. Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. This class will be held in the Japanese Tea House, located in the Gude ...

$12

Guided Walk with the Capital Naturalist

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover the hidden flora and fauna of Brookside Gardens and the neighboring forest with award winning naturalist, storyteller, and environmental educator Alonso Abugattas. Learn more about the fascinating relationships between plants and wildlife as you discover the local ecosystems that can exist in your own backyard. This guided tour will help you see the natural world of ...

$15

Park Care Day at Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Anacostia Park) Join our Friends Corps Grounds Crew and help care for Anacostia Park. Activities will include invasive species removal (training provided), trash cleanup, and other projects needed to help keep the park a safe and welcoming place for all. Supplies are provided. Meeting point is the skating pavilion. Sign up using this form to help us ...

Free
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