Night Under the Stars at Locust Grove

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come enjoy a night under the stars at Locust Grove Nature Center. Learn about the night sky all while enjoying a campfire and roasting a marshmallow or two. Adults.

$8

Yoga at Brookside Gardens

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) 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. Instructor: Tanory Ateek. Intended for ages Ages 18+ Class size limited to 20 people.

$14

Mini-Oasis Plant Removal at Normanstone

Normanstone 2965 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Ella Engstrom for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory.

Free

Animals in Winter

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Even though it may be cold outside, there is still a lot to see out in nature. Join us for our winter season theme of “Animals in Winter.” All season long learn about how different animals survive and thrive in the cold winter months through self guided activities and programs at the nature center. This theme month ...

$8

Won’t You Be My Owlentine

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Love is in the air…and literally, for these beautiful birds of prey! Join us as we discuss the mating habits of these animals during their breeding season and get a picture with a live bird of prey! $7 per participant for ages 6 and up. Any attendee over 6 (to include adults) is considered a participant. Children ...

$7

Maple Sugar Walk

Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Each February visit the Maple Grove at Brookside Nature Center and experience the uniquely North American tradition of maple sugaring! Hike with a naturalist to the grove and learn how sugar maple sap is collected and transformed into maple syrup! This is an indoor and outdoor program on natural surface trails, participants should dress for weather and ...

$7

USBG Orchid Exhibit

Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden present “The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration” in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy over 350 orchids on display along with works by multimedia artist, Phaan Howng. Centered around the themes of the future of orchids and orchid conservation, ...

Free

Weed Warrior Workday on Capital Crescent Trail

Capital Crescent Trail , United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Celia, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday on the Capital Crescent Trail.

Free

Flying Squirrel Lore

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold.

$5

Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.

Free

Winter Birding at Huntley Meadows

Huntley Meadows Park Alexandria, VA, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join leaders: Mike Bowen and Anne Cianni for our winter birding series visits natural areas throughout the relatively close-in DC metro-area where a variety of habitats—field, forest, and wetland—provide good opportunities for the observation and study of birds during the winter months. With the landscape stripped of most leaves, it’s a great time to look for a ...

$33 – $46

Little Critters Nature Play

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Join us for a wild time as we explore animals and the natural world through creative, free-choice activity stations in our brand-new indoor/outdoor classroom! Dig for horseshoe crabs in the sand table, make lunch for a bird in the mud kitchens, or just join us for a story or two!

Free
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