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2024 Naturally Latinos Conference (Hybrid)

(DMV) (Nature Forward) Nature Forward is excited to present the 2024 Naturally Latinos Conference. Themed “Perteneciendo: Nuestras Raíces, Nuestra Tierra (Belonging: Our Roots, Our Earth),” this multi-media experience will offer virtual (Wednesday and Thursday) and in-person (Friday) dialogue, presentations and performances focused on the needs and interests of Latine environmental professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and nature enthusiasts. The conference ...

$60 – $80

Night Hike at Black Hill

Glen Echo Park

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a post-sunset stroll where we’ll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night. Hikes are approximately one mile or less. Dress warmly and please, no flashlights. Meet at the gravel parking lot by the boat launch on Black Hill Road.

$5 – $6

Flying Squirrel Lore

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold. Families.

$5

Race, History, and Rock Creek (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Rock Creek Park for a conversation between acting superintendent Brian Joyner and Joan Zenzen, historian and author of 'An Urban Oasis: Rock Creek Park's History and Management.' Zenzen will describe the park's establishment and management over time in the context of public use, park management, and the field of preservation, as ...

Free

Gentle Yoga at Brookside Gardens

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. This class meets weekly.

$14

FeederWatch Thursday

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration is encouraged, just so we can notify participants of cancellations. If you have any questions, please feel free ...

Free

Managing Trees and Forests (Virtual)

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Arlington County is full of beautiful trees, but have you ever wondered what it takes to maintain them? Join Urban Forest Manager Vincent Verweij to take a tree-top view of Arlington County and learn how the trees and forests are managed. Adults 55+.

Free

Full Moon Hike

Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Discover the forest at Fort C.F. Smith! Hike at night while the moon is full. The trail is uneven and we will walk about a mile. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Families.

$5

Full Moon Meditation

Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take time to set intentions for the next month while engaging in mindfulness practices under the full moon along the Potomac River. A variety of techniques such as breathwork, gentle stretches and purposeful movement will be used. Please bring your own yoga mat or camping chair. Appropriate for all skill levels. Adults.

$12

Full Moon Nature Hike & Campfire

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) 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. Ages 6 to Adult.

$10

The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees (Virtual)

(DMV) (Capital Nature) Winter reveals the forms and details of trees that often go unnoticed during nature's busy seasons. There is magic in the air, and sometimes even snow! Join Capital Nature and reknown local naturalist Alonso Abugattas, the Capital Naturalist, for a fascinating talk on Washington DC-area trees during the winter months. Evergreens like American Hollies and Eastern Cedars ...

Free

Ducks and Waterfowl Identification (Virtual)

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join Greg Butcher, ASNV board member and retired migratory species coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service International Programs, for an introduction to waterfowl identification. Get to know many of the species that winter in the open waters of our region. You’ll learn how to tell a Bufflehead from a Hooded Merganser, and, you’ll learn ...

Free
Capital Nature