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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 ...

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. Class size limited ...

$14

Native Plant Sale at Green Spring

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Get your fall plantings underway! VNPS plant sales are held on the first Wednesday morning of the month through October at our propagation beds behind the Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens. Our knowledgeable Propagation Bed Volunteers are looking forward to visiting with you and helping you select the right plants for your environment.

Pup Day at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to 7pm. (through October). Please note:  Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.

$14

Become a Chesapeake Steward

MLK Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for our second annual DC Metro Area Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards (VoiCeS) program! The course will include... 6 consecutive weeks of in-person sessions Expert speakers from various organizations Specialized topics including regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, climate change impacts on water quality, and critters of our rivers! Optional Saturday field ...

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 ...

Gentle Yoga at Brookside

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. Held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Ages 18+ This class meets weekly.

$14

Adaptive Gardening 101

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Gardening has been proven to improve physical health, mental wellness, and cognitive ability! Join us for this 5-session series to learn how to grow native plants, herbs, or vegetables. This program is designed to support aspiring gardeners with disabilities. We will supply guidance and all materials, including accessible garden beds, worktables, and ergonomic garden tools.

$30

First Flower Friday

(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 ...

Occoquan Bay Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, 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

Youth Mountain Bike Ride

Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds, 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 ...

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