Black Birders Week 2024
(DMV) A week to highlight the intersections of birds, people, and environmental justice. Click here for more info.
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Exhibit: Discovering Shared Space in Rock Creek Park
Lost Origins Outside 3243 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Lost Origins Gallery) Explore this outdoor exhibit of large format photography in an arts alley in Mt. Pleasant. During COVID Rock Creek Park was a popular sanctuary for DC residents including photographer T.J. Kirkpatrick, who could walk into the park from his home in Mt. Pleasant. After living in the District for ten years, this was the first time ...
Wandering Warblers
Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Be an early bird and join us for a fabulous show of migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage! While some warblers stay here for the warm season to breed, most of these birds only use our forests as a pit stop between their breeding grounds further north and their wintering ...
$7
Snake and Turtle Feeding
Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
$7
Pescando y Navegando en Maryland
Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Blaidensburg, MD, United States(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Gratis Programa Es Mi Parque: Aprende sobre: Chalecos salvavidas (PFDs), seguridad y regulaciones de pesca, seguridad y regulaciones de navegación, los impactos de humanos a nuestro medio ambiente. Actividades: Pescando en el Río Anacostia, tour del Río Anacostia por bote, journaling y pintura de la naturaleza.
Free
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
Tai Chi at Tregaron
Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...
Heat Islands & Summer Birding (Virtual)
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join BirdNote and BlackAFInSTEM at their discussion of urban bird and wildlife conservation against the backdrop of summer birding and rising temperatures. Moderated by DCBA’s own Dara Miles Wilson! This event is educational, fun, and FREE!
Free
Anacostia River Pontoon Tour
Kenilworth Park 4000 Deane Avenue NE, Wasington DC, United States(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) (AWS) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour of the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the ...
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Fountainhead Regional Park 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a nice sunset on the water and experience the natural beauty of the Occoquan Reservoir! A fun and memorable outdoor adventure while highlighting natural and historical features unique to the area. This program will be led by NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous ...
$35
Photo Bird Walk At Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) WAITLIST All are welcome to join us in celebration of Black Birders Week 2024 for a photography bird walk led by avid birder and professional photographer, Charles "Chuck" James. Whether you already have a camera, or thinking about getting one to capture your walks, come out and get some tips on getting pics of our feathered ...
Free
Spring Saunter Along the Canal F: Swain’s Lock
Swains Lock at C&O Canal 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD, United States(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy these leisurely walks on the Towpath along close-in portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The focus of our walks, starting from different locations, will be the general natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and Canal. We’ll proceed at a slow “naturalist’s saunter” as we experience the wondrous unfolding of spring. ...
$33 – $46