Annual Oxon Cove Clean Up
Oxon Cove Park 17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC, United States(MD) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join neighbors and community members for a cleanup of beautiful Oxon Cove Park.
Free
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Spring Early Birds at the National Arboretum
24th & R St NE / National Arboretum Washington DC, United States(MD) (Nature Forward) Immerse yourself in the phenomenon of spring migration with these field programs at nearby parks. Our walks are aimed at beginning and intermediate birders for whom the spring pulse of bird activity can often be overwhelming. We’ll search for both resident and migrating birds by sight and sound. As we develop skills for finding birds in the ...
$33 – $46
Tai Chi at Tregaron
Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Beginning on April 2, the Conservancy will be hosting weekly Tai Chi practice led by David Harold on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. The group will gather west of the …
Free
Preschool in the Park
Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) We believe children belong outside and that they learn best by playing and experiencing the world around them. This program is a 24 session (no class on March 26 and 28), drop-off, preschool program designed to foster your child’s creativity, sense of self, and love of the outdoors. Classes will be outdoors with a park pavilion as ...
Freshwater Mussel Restoration Workday at Kingman
Kingman and Heritage Islands Park 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington DC, United States(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for a Freshwater Mussel Restoration Workday! We will focus on moving Eastern Elliptio mussels into the bottom cages in Heritage Marsh. In 2015, we started surveying the native species of freshwater mussels in the Anacostia River to understand their diversity and abundance. Volunteers are critical to keep this project going and to meet our ...
Free
Wildflower Hike at Turkey Run Park
Turkey Run Park Turkey Run Loop Rd, McLean, VA, United States(VA) (Smithsonian Associates) Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge, a 1,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by ...
$55 – $75
Just a Walk at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a guided walk around the gardens’ 95 acres. Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
Free
Wildflower Walk
Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a leisurely stroll through the trails and along the creeks of Arlington to see these botanical gems. We'll learn about folklore, food, medicine and other fun uses of these plants. Adults
$5
Nature Journaling and Bird Sketching with Robin Carlson (Virtual)
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Nature journaling is a terrific tool for understanding the world around you: species, habitats, and all of their rich interconnections. Join Robin Lee Carlson for a discussion of the ways that field sketching has been an integral part of her explorations of the natural world, from understanding the ways that species and habitats respond ...
$20 – $30
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
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.
$14
Freshwater Mussel Survey at Kingman
Driving Range Parking Lot of the Langston Golf Course 2556 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for a wild freshwater mussel survey at East & West Kingman Lake! We will split into 2 groups on site. We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don't have your own). If you're not comfortable walking in mud using ...
Free