Capital Nature

(MD) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join neighbors and community members for a cleanup of beautiful Oxon Cove Park.

(MD) (Nature Forward) Immerse yourself in the phenomenon of spring migration with these field programs at nearby parks. Our walks are aimed at beginning and intermediate birders for whom the spring pulse of bird activity can often be overwhelming. We’ll search for both resident and migrating birds by sight and sound. As we develop skills for finding birds in the ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) We believe children belong outside and that they learn best by playing and experiencing the world around them. This program is a 24 session (no class on March 26 and 28), drop-off, preschool program designed to foster your child’s creativity, sense of self, and love of the outdoors. Classes will be outdoors with a park pavilion as ...

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Beginning on April 2, the Conservancy will be hosting weekly Tai Chi practice led by David Harold on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. The group will gather west of the …

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for a Freshwater Mussel Restoration Workday! We will focus on moving Eastern Elliptio mussels into the bottom cages in Heritage Marsh. In 2015, we started surveying the native species of freshwater mussels in the Anacostia River to understand their diversity and abundance. Volunteers are critical to keep this project going and to meet our ...

(VA) (Smithsonian Associates) Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge, a 1,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a guided walk around the gardens’ 95 acres.  Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a leisurely stroll through the trails and along the creeks of Arlington to see these botanical gems. We'll learn about folklore, food, medicine and other fun uses of these plants. Adults

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Nature journaling is a terrific tool for understanding the world around you: species, habitats, and all of their rich interconnections. Join Robin Lee Carlson for a discussion of the ways that field sketching has been an integral part of her explorations of the natural world, from understanding the ways that species and habitats respond ...

(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

(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.

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for a wild freshwater mussel survey at East & West Kingman Lake! We will split into 2 groups on site. We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don't have your own). If you're not comfortable walking in mud using ...

(VA) (Smithsonian Associates) Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge, a 1,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy these leisurely walks on the Towpath along close-in portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The focus of our walk will be the general natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and Canal. We’ll proceed at a slow “naturalist’s saunter” as we experience the wondrous unfolding of spring. We’ll stop often to ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Meadowlark’s Visitor Center will be alive with creative imagery with the art show "From the Ground Up."  The works of artist Miriam Cutelis explores her relationship with nature and encourages the viewer to do the same. Media of paints and materials that were headed for the landfill within dreamy landscapes in Miriam's work makes Meadowlark the perfect ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Check out all of these fun birding programs at Locust Grove Nature Center. We offer a variety of birding programs through out the year focusing on different aspects of birding. Ages 18+

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for a wild freshwater mussel survey at Heritage Marsh! We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don't have your own). If you're not comfortable walking in mud using waders, we recommend joining us at a different event.

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) 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 ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) During April, spring wildflowers in the Washington area are abundant and dazzling! On this field class, based in the just-outside-the Beltway Carderock Recreation Area, we’ll explore several short trails between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. We’ll work on developing the observational skills and terminology which are key to learning to recognize and ID wildflowers. As ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join Roving Naturalist and wildlife photographer Matt Felperin at Bull Run Regional Park to experience and capture the magic of the Virginia Bluebells! At this nature photography workshop, learn how to take stunning photos of this mystical landscape as well as close ups of the fleeting flowers themselves. Digital cameras and appropriate lenses encouraged, but even your ...

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) This bird walk is part of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia's Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. The walk is open for everyone, beginners and families are welcome. Trails in the park are flat and paved, accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Your birding guide is Todd ...

(VA) (Fairfax Master Naturalists) Volunteers will remove invasive plants to help restore  native plantings in Glyndon Park in Vienna, VA.  Efforts will also improve natural habitants for wildlife.  All skill levels are welcome, instructions will be given on what to remove. Meet on the north side of the park, nearby Beulah Road.  Bring gloves and a water bottle.

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Stream Team Leader John Burwell for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all. This event ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Nature Forward Master Naturalist volunteers for a Spanish/English Family Walk. Enjoy, learn, and play in our new accessible nature playspace. Explore the fall finds throughout Woodend including acorns, meadow wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. We look forward to seeing you at Woodend! FREE. Only register one adult when signing up.

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Experience the magic and wonder of the Bluebell Trail in its full glory! Take a relaxing stroll on Bull Run Regional Park's most famous trail while being enveloped by a sea of blue. Learn about spring ephemeral plants such as the Virginia Bluebell and why these fleeting flowers bloom for such a short time. $5, Ages 8+ ...

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory.

(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy. Known as a busy commuter route between central Washington to its eastern suburbs, the Suitland Parkway is also a nature preserve, flanked on each side by over 300 acres of forested hillside. Sadly, the ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us to make beautiful clay bird and butterfly sculptures in the classroom just in time for Spring! We will visit our owl for inspiration and hopefully see some butterflies in our native plant garden. Ages 8 - 12