(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Since its inception in 1989, AWS staff and volunteers have removed tons of trash from the Anacostia River each year. Our Nash Run Trash Trap cleanups have been a huge success in helping us to make progress towards our goal for a trash free Anacostia River. This trash trap catches trash before it ends up in ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) 5-Adult) Come learn all about the different bird species we have here in Virginia on a hike around the grounds of Green Spring Gardens. Using provided binoculars, you will learn the tips and tricks of seasoned birders to identify the feathered friends we see. Decorate your very own birdhouse to continue the adventure at home.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a short hike as we observe and capture images of nature using pencil and paper. Improve your sketching and nature journaling as we practice shading, form, and other skills. Each session will include a different theme or topic depending on the season. You are encouraged to bring your own journal/notebook ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Trek through the wild spaces of Hidden Oaks Nature Center, finding what lives there, and learn to appreciate the need for natural areas.
(MD) (Nature Forward) These broad-based nature explorations are an invitation to stuff your pockets full of heat-producing calories and head out to visit some of the DMV’s close-in parks. Winter is often called the quiet season, but there is still lots to look at and listen for in the natural world despite the cold temperatures. As we enjoy the beauty ...
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Newer and seasoned birders welcome. This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR. Your birding guides are Larry Meade, President of the Northern Virginia Bird Club ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees and the stream valley ecosystem. Join Maria, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 6. We will be focusing on non-native, invasive vines, especially wisteria (Wisteria sinensis and Wisteria floribunda). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.
(MD) (Nature Forward) When we go out into the world to experience Nature, a field journal can be a handy tool to bring along. In this workshop, new Senior Naturalist Genevieve Wall will guide participants through several approaches to keeping a Nature Journal, with writing, sketching, phenology calendars, and more. If you’re looking to stretch your creativity and deepen your ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an afternoon of beautiful harp music and the natural beauty of Black Hill all around you. No need to register; just come to the Discovery Center and enjoy.
(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Join us for a screening of the documentary, Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation. The film features former EcoAction Arlington Board Member, Melody Starya Mobley. The event is being organized in honor of Women’s History Month. A panel discussion will follow the screening, with the film producer/director, Cheryle Franceschi, forester Melody Starya Mobley, and Leah Nichols, ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join James, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 1 (between Piney Branch Rd and Carroll Ave), in Takoma Park, MD. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register. We will be focusing on non-native, invasive vines, especially porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa ...
