(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 ...
(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 ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger on Friday mornings through August 30th for a garden tour at beautiful Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The garden tour will begin at the visitors center. Learn more about birds at Kenilworth from NPS here
(DC) (US National Arboretum) Visit the National Arboretum during the 4th Friday of the month in summer, when you can enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum until 8:00 pm.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).
(DC) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for a safe, fun, 50 person trash cleanup at Fort Dupont Park (DC). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors.
(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for a safe, fun, 50 person trash cleanup at Winding Creek Local Park. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors.
(VA) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for a safe, fun trash cleanup at Turkey Run. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors.
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds. This event will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly and plan to work outside! Space is limited for this event. However, walk-up registration is available if ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) As the summer winds down, monarchs, swallowtails, and other butterflies are busy in the gardens. Stop at the “hot spots” along the trail to identify different butterfly species, snap a few photos, and record observations in the nature journal provided. Meet in the Visitor Center at the start of class and dress for the weather.
(DC) (Rock Creek Park Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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. More Rock Creek Conservancy stewardship event here.
(DC) (Friends of Oxon Run) Join Friends of Oxon Run, the District Department of Energy and Environment, and local community, health, and environmental organizations for a fun and informative afternoon in the park. This event offers an array of useful resources including educational materials, interactive programming, engaging activities, and exciting giveaways, with a focus on sustainability. Don't miss this opportunity ...
