Autumn Wreath Crafting

Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Using all-natural items, we’ll use autumn materials to create a beautiful wreath. Materials provided, but bring any extra materials or special decorations you may wish to add. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome with a registered adult. Adults.

$20

Full Moon Nature Hike & Campfire

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County nature programs can be ...

$10

Occoquan Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey

Occoquan Regional Park 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA, United States

(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals and ...

Free

Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch

Long Branch Community Recreation Center 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees and protect the stream valley ecosystem! Join Barbara, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday at Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 2 and Long Branch Local Park. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy (Hedera helix), and bush honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.). Native ...

Free

Climate Change & Mental Health (Virtual)

(DC) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) This month's APACC meeting will focus on how climate change impacts the mental well being of children and adults. The heat & poor indoor air quality will greatly impact the disfavored who may not be prepared for this crisis. Guest Speaker: Dr. David Sacks, The Chicago School, Washington DC Campus

Putting Your Garden to Bed (Virtual)

(VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) It may be autumn, but it’s not time to abandon the garden! This class offers easy tips for onsite composting, providing winter habitat and food for wildlife, and end-of-season care of tools and equipment. Did you know that fall is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials? We help you identify opportunities ...

Free

Accotink Stream Valley Habitat Restoration

Accotink Stream Valley Park Nutley St and Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County) Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants and restore habitat! Minimum age: 12.

Youth Mountain Bike Ride

Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We do have a limited number of bikes and Helmets available free of charge in case you don’t have one (we will ask to hold something as collateral during ...

Youth Mountain Bike Ride

Oak Ridge Conservation Park Bethesda Church Road, Damascus, Maryland, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We do have a limited number of bikes and Helmets available free of charge in case you don’t have one (we will ask to hold something as collateral during ...

Full Moon Friday

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hot dogs or food to warm over the fire, and we’ll provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for adults and children. Ages 10 and up.

$8

Park in the Dark

Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Who’s out and about in Wheaton Regional Park once the sun sets? Join us for an evening experience to find out! Please note that each month focuses on a different theme! This month - bats! Adults and children must register.

$7

Vienna Native Tree Giveaway

Vienna Community Center Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, Virginia, United States

(VA) (Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission) Fall is the best time to plant trees, and native trees are the best ones to plant! So head over to the Vienna Community Center and get your free native tree. Stop by early for the best selection of tree species.

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