(DC) (Hillwood) Enjoy an evening concert showcasing some of the finest jazz musicians in the D.C. area, playing the iconic music of New Orleans, all in the spectacular setting of Hillwood’s gardens. Start your visit with a tour of Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and the exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, and enjoy the concert starting at 6:30 ...
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Do you want to be a community scientist? Do you have a keen eye for wildlife? In preparation for Bioblitz 2024, please join us for "iNaturalist 101" with Deborah Barber of The Nature Conservancy and Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature. This information-packed session will teach you how you can use the iNaturalist app to ...
(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia Watershed is home to abundant plants and animals, and it takes a village to get out and document them all. A bioblitz is a "Census of the Natural World" where over a short period of time, we will do just that! During the 8th Annual Anacostia River Bioblitz you will have opportunities to ...
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) This is the National Capitol Planning Commission’s final meeting determining the approval of the Rock Creek Golf Course Rehabilitation Plan. Join DC Bird Alliance and others to support the conservation of the Rock Creek Park's trees. The planned Rock Creek Golf Course has been home to countless bird species over the years, both migratory & residential. ...
(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 ...
(MD) (Mycological Association of Washington) Join fungi and nature lovers for a fascinating movie: The Kingdom-How Fungi Made our World. Meet interesting mushrooms and people!
(DC) (DC Natives) First Flower Fridays is DC Natives' Demonstration Garden Series. Held on the first Friday of every month, it offers hands-on instruction right in the gardens of community members. Our gardener team will guide you through: Caring for your pollinator haven Planting techniques for a flourishing pollinator pathway Essential tips for maintaining healthy and vibrant native pollinator gardens ...
(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) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide? Open ...
(VA) (Kindred Nature and NOVA Parks) Join us for a unique opportunity to connect deeply with nature, release stress, and rejuvenate your mind and body through the combined practices of forest bathing and sound meditation at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, guided by Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature, immerses your senses in the ...
(MD) (Strathmore) Strathmore’s MONUMENTS: Forces of Nature highlights the achievements and social impact of six individuals who work in climate, environmental stewardship, or resource justice in the DMV. Large-scale, nighttime portraits are projected onto live trees for stunning effect and challenge traditional expectations of public monuments and the selective history represented in our public spaces. Craig Walsh is a visual ...
(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Did you know that fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and other perennials? A huge selection of native plants will be available from four native plant nurseries: Nature By Design, Hill House Farm & Nursery, Watermark Woods and Seven Bends Nursery. The Sale will be staffed by volunteers knowledgeable about native plants. It ...
