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Exhibit: Restoring our World through Sacred Harmony

American University Museum and Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (American University) GROUNDED is an artistic exploration curated to inspire our imaginations about our need of being "grounded" in our relationship with all of creation: the earth and its wildlife, each other and ourselves. The exhibit brings together 15 premier contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains region, whose work will serve ...

Stewardship Event Leader Training (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual Event Leadership training! This training is for anyone who would like to lead volunteer events in Rock Creek Park, including Weed Warrior Leaders. The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of ...

Free

Watershed Wednesday – Movie Night with Mt. Rainier Nature Center

Mt. Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier, MD, United States

(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) For this month's Watershed Wednesday, we are partnering with Mt. Rainier Nature Center. We'll be screening the short documentary Wild Hope: The Frog Ark and will have a small panel of local experts to discuss the state of frogs and other amphibians in the region and particularly within the Anacostia Watershed.

Free

Discover Native Plants

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join a USBG volunteer to explore the Regional Garden! You'll learn about Mid-Atlantic native plants and how to incorporate them into a garden. Note: This tour is dependent both on weather and volunteer availability.  

Free

Storytime on the Farm

Temple Hall Farm Regional Park 15855 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us every other Thursday for Storytime on the Farm. Hear a farm or nature-related story, then experience the subject up close with an animal meet and greet or short nature walk. We will meet behind the office for storytime. If it's raining, please join us in the Visitor's Center. This program is free and aimed towards ...

Composting Workshop

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to reduce your food waste at home? Come learn about composting basics and spend time working on your own worm bin to take home. Families.

$10

Anacostia River Boat Tour

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

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Summer in the Parks at Fort Slocum

Fort Slocum Park 5800 Kansas NW Ave, Washington, DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Thursday evenings this summer, Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting FREE, family-friendly events at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. Join us for music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities. Summer in the Parks events bring the Rock Creek community together to enjoy ...

Otterly Amazing (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) From their intricate social structures to their remarkable hunting techniques, otters captivate observers with their cleverness, charisma, and resilience. Erin Whatley andPaul Bradenburger, animal keepers with Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, reveal fascinating details about the natural history of these furry, semi-aquatic mammals.

$25 – $35

Bats and Beavers Cruise

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Ages 6+

$8

Junior Ranger Weekend at Bull Run

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Come camp at Bull Run Campground on Junior Ranger Weekend! There will be a craft and themed activities that are perfect for the whole family! *Participation is for registered campers only.

$50 – $150

Forest Bathing at Fort Slocum

Fort Slocum Park 5800 Kansas NW Ave, Washington, DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Sarah DeWitt, Certified Forest Therapy Guide for a two-hour gentle walk to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself, nature, and your community. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses. This forest bathing walk will begin with some gentle mindful ...

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