Butterflies, Bees & Beetles

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Learn about common pollinators and their importance with native gardens and woodlands. Pollinators are more than just a pretty face. Children under age ten must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in this program.

$8

Family Story-Time at Tregaron

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

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join us for nature-themed story-time with Beth Fotheringill, the beloved librarian of John Eaton Elementary School for over 20 years. Beth will read beautifully illustrated books to pre-K through 2nd grade students. (Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend!)

Free

Vines Sketch Hike

Huntley Meadows Park Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Have you seen those twisty-turny wild grape vines in the Huntley forest that would make Tarzan proud? How about our abundant poison ivy? Have you heard of Hog Peanut? Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn about Huntley's many vine species while learning to draw and identify them. All art materials provided.

$18

Magnolia Walk in Arlington

Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a guided tour of the gardens and forest of Fort CF Smith Park. We will learn about members of Magnoliaceae, the magnolia family, see the trees and plants in the formal gardens, and follow a woodland path. Smell the sweet magnolia flowers and learn the history of the gardens as we take in the beauty of ...

$5

Music in the Gardens at Meadowlark

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) A string quartet from the Virginia Chamber Orchestra will fill our Korean Bell Garden with the sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi, Dvorak and Shostakovich.  Bring your favorite blanket or bag chair and enjoy the sounds of the classics in a beautiful setting! Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership.  On ...

$4 – $8

Why I Choose the Bear

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Profs & Pints) “Man or bear?” asks a recent viral meme intended to draw attention to the risks that women face. Coming to the Profs and Pints stage to offer American black bears’ perspective is Dr. Jennifer Mullinax, who has spent more than 25 years trapping, collaring, and tracking black bears and other large animals. In a talk that ...

$13.5 – $17

Big Sitting at The Rock Creek Golf Course

Rock Creek Golf Course 6100 16th St NW, Washington, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Come and go as you please. Get to know the 1,364 trees that may be removed. Get to know the birds that call these trees home. Every Tuesday morning, 8-11am.

Free

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 ...

BE Hive Conference

Arena Stage 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Rare) Join us for a day of science, surprises, and inspiration as we explore the evidence that supports applying behavioral and social sciences to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. BE Hive: Behavioral Insights to Environmental Impacts is a one-day summit that will explore the role of behavioral insights in environmental interventions and conservation outcomes that have been achieved as ...

$99 – $299

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.

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