Primitive Basics
Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out canoe and using a bow and arrow.
$12
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Plants & Fungi Microcosms Walk
Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) Regardless of the weather or season, there are always neat plants, mosses, lichens, and fungi to see if you look closely! Each participant will be given a magnifying hand lens to use during the walk, and we'll explore the incredible micro-worlds of mosses and other plants, fungi, even invertebrates! Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend ...
$9
Tree Climbing Academy
Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD, United States(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Casey Trees, Montgomery Parks, and Bartlett Tree Experts to learn how to climb trees! The week-long Tree Climbing Academy will introduce climbing skills and experience to those interested in arboriculture and forestry, or those already in the tree care industry or related field. Over the five days, candidates will be led by expert instructors in safe ...
Free
Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
Free
Teen Hike at Great Falls
Maydale Nature Classroom 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) When MCPS is out of school, why not have your teen join us for an outdoor adventure! In this series, we’ll hike, kayak, and bike our way through some of the most interesting nature locales in our area! All programs begin and end at Maydale Nature Classroom and transportation is provided to and from each location. Sign ...
$50
Exhibit: Nature Through Women’s Eyes
Norma Hoffman Visitor Center at Huntley 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) We are a group of 5 women who photograph wildlife nationally and internationally. Some of us are professional photographers, others are amateurs. Among us we have won major photography awards and have been widely published and exhibited. It is a pleasure to exhibit at Huntley Meadows, which is a major source of inspiration and photographic ...
Bats Observation and Class
Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County nature events here.
$8
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 ...
Exhibit: Faces of the Forest
The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, DC, United States(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Artist Sophia McCrocklin’s larger-than-life botanical fiber sculptures explore art’s crucial role in enhancing human relationships with the environment. By spotlighting the grandeur of leaves, seed pods, and ferns from Rock Creek Park’s understory, McCrocklin documents the beauty and reverence of the species at the frontline of climate change. The exhibit is available to view during Writer's ...
Free
Wellbeing Stroll at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Connect with and care for your inner self through the Strolls for Well-Being, an evidence based program that promotes emotional healing and wellness through connection to nature. Over the course of eight weeks, you will complete twelve walks individually in Brookside Gardens, on your own schedule and with a beautiful full-color, 110-page journal as your guide. Each ...
$75
Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk
Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for informal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Adults.
Free
African American History at Rock Creek Park (Virtual)
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Rock Creek Park for a virtual tour of the park through the lens of African American History. We'll explore the archaeology and history of sites recently added to a National Register listing that preserve the history of Charles Dickson, Jane Dickson, and Sarah Whitby, as part of the Multiple Property Survey ...
Free