(MD) Join Laura Armstrong Falvey, a certified forest bathing guide with Chesapeake Nature Connection, on a walk to learn to engage the senses and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in a natural environment. Slowing down and spending mindful time in nature is proven to regulate your blood pressure, increase immunity, and reduce production of stress hormones. Expect to feel ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (3-Adult) Explore the lake for signs of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Hike the trail and make a craft. Program is outdoors. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Enjoy the beauty of Kenilworth and participate in a 60-minute yoga session led with Heather. Heather loves sharing the benefits of yoga (especially introducing the practice to beginners) and would be honoured to share this with her ward 7 neighbours in the special setting of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Join her for a 60-minute ...
(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) The 21st annual Green Community Tour will showcase sustainable homes and gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient and water-saving technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitat and more. Visit the county’s website for more details and videos. The simultaneous Green Community Celebration at Arlington Central Library will feature electric vehicles, exhibits and family-friendly fun! 11-12:30: Community ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Leader: Joe Marx Location: Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, MD The same tectonic collisions that metamorphosed much of our local bedrock also moved oceanic rock from beneath an ancient sea floor and stranded it in scattered patches within the continental rock of the Piedmont. The Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, near Owings Mill, MD, preserves one of ...
(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.
(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: 3rd parking lot upriver at Carderock, MD Ever wanted to learn more about your local trees? Take a deep dive into tree identification, habitat, and ecology all around the parking lot off the tow path. Join our tree-hugging leader for an introduction to the many trees and habitats that surround the parking lot. Easy, level terrain ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) An unchecked and unregulated industry is the biggest threat to national parks in the Mid-Atlantic Region. From industrial development directly adjacent to parks, growing carbon emissions and climate change, and large electric transmission lines traversing park landscapes, the threat from data centers to national parks is on all fronts. Failing to reform the data center industry in ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (1-3 yrs.) Explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. Topics vary by season. A second Nature Tots session starts at 11:00
(VA) (Kindred Nature) Summer is a season of energy, warmth, blooming, fruiting—and finding spaciousness and rest amidst the buzz-iness and heat. Join us for our first virtual forest bathing program as we soak in the summer energy of these longest days of the year. Forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, is a practice of immersing ourselves in ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Thursday evenings this summer, Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting FREE, family-friendly events at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. Join us for music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities. Summer in the Parks events bring the Rock Creek community together to enjoy ...
(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 harvesting vegetables, fruits and herbs for our food giveaway in the afternoon. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. ...
