(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Join the Potowmack Chapter of VNPS for this hike in Turkey Run Park with Kit Sheffield. We will discuss the characteristics that differentiate ferns from other organisms and talk about what to look for when identifying ferns. This will be about a two-mile walk at a moderate pace on natural trails.
(VA) (Nature by Design) Nature By Design, an environmentally responsible full service plant nursery vends every Sunday at Four Mile Run Farmers' Market on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market is located at 4109 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria (Del Ray), just below S. Glebe Rd. Phone: 703-683-GROW (4769)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons.
(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide? Open ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Late summer is when monarch butterflies are on the move. Join a naturalist on a hike to learn all about these voyaging butterflies life cycles, their migration routes, the challenges they face, and how we can help them. Ages 6 to 10
(VA) (NOVA Parks) The Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s eighth season in our Korean Bell Garden continues with Nocturnal Sounds. The string quartet will deliver everything from powerful movements to dulcet tones and delicate melodies in this performance. Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership. On your way to the Korean Bell Garden, stop ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Butterflies abound in September! Join a naturalist as we explore the meadow and look for butterfly eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis and butterflies. Learn how important butterflies are as pollinators for all of our favorite fall flowers.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a relaxing guided sunrise kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Calm morning waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! Expect to see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, and Bald Eagles. We will begin with a brief paddling ...
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
(MD) (Strathmore) Strathmore’s MONUMENTS: Forces of Nature highlights the achievements and social impact of six individuals who work in climate, environmental stewardship, or resource justice in the DMV. Large-scale, nighttime portraits are projected onto live trees for stunning effect and challenge traditional expectations of public monuments and the selective history represented in our public spaces. Craig Walsh is a visual ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join park rangers and expert volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk at beautiful Kenilworth. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Did you know that 168 bird species have been sighted at Brookside Gardens? Marvel at the fall migration and bring your binoculars to look for warblers, Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, red-winged blackbirds and many more! Tour guide: Emily Williams, avian ecologist. Meet at Visitor Center Entrance
