Summer Solstice Celebration Hike

Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Mark the start of the season with a meditative walk-through Fort C.F. Smith Park when summer is at its longest. Celebrate new beginnings and connection to nature among the trees and flowers. Families.

$5

Junior Rangers Summer Camp at Kenilworth

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Theme: “Birds and Bats in our Neighborhood”. Join Urban Adventure Squad and Kenilworth NPS for a week of summer fun and exploration at the park! ​ This program is for rising 2nd-rising 8th grade Ward 7 students and will run Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm. The week costs $435, with a $108 scholarship rate (you can select ...

$108 – $435

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

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(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 ...

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 ...

Preschool at Hillwood: How Plants Grow

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!

Free – $15

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

$10

Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. Kona Ice truck will also be ...

Free

Tai Chi at Brookside Gardens

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance, and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor. This class will ...

$14

Volunteer at THEARC Farm

THEARC Farm Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (THEARC Farm) Want time in a peaceful, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Would you like to help grow food for the neighbors? Join us! We'll be planting, weeding, watering, trellising, mulching, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers may take ...

Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour

Enid A. Haupt Smithsonian Garden Independence Avenue SW and L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from May 22 through September 25, 2024, weather permitting. Meet one of our knowledgeable docents by the tour sign in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the south entrance to the Smithsonian Castle. No reservation is required.

Preschool at Hillwood: How Plants Grow

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!

Free – $15
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