(VA) (NOVA Parks) Hear the birds singing and take in the historic Occoquan scenery on a kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Expect to observe songbirds, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Osprey, and maybe even some Bald Eagles! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak ...
(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. Â Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...
(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide? Open ...
(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from May 22 through September 25, 2024, weather permitting. Meet one of our knowledgeable docents by the tour sign in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the south entrance to the Smithsonian Castle. No reservation is required.
(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.
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join volunteers and AWS staff to collect bags containing wild rice from the wetlands by Langston Golf Course! For over 15 years, AWS has been collecting wild rice seed as part of our wetland restoration efforts in the tidal Anacostia River. The seed collected in the bags will be used for propagation in the Anacostia River ...
(DC) (Hillwood) Enjoy an evening concert showcasing some of the finest jazz musicians in the D.C. area, playing the iconic music of New Orleans, all in the spectacular setting of Hillwood’s gardens. Start your visit with a tour of Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and the exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, and enjoy the concert starting at 6:30 ...
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Do you want to be a community scientist? Do you have a keen eye for wildlife? In preparation for Bioblitz 2024, please join us for "iNaturalist 101" with Deborah Barber of The Nature Conservancy and Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature. This information-packed session will teach you how you can use the iNaturalist app to ...
(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia Watershed is home to abundant plants and animals, and it takes a village to get out and document them all. A bioblitz is a "Census of the Natural World" where over a short period of time, we will do just that! During the 8th Annual Anacostia River Bioblitz you will have opportunities to ...
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) This is the National Capitol Planning Commission’s final meeting determining the approval of the Rock Creek Golf Course Rehabilitation Plan. Join DC Bird Alliance and others to support the conservation of the Rock Creek Park's trees. The planned Rock Creek Golf Course has been home to countless bird species over the years, both migratory & residential. ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...
