City Nature Challenge ID Nite

(DC) (MD) (VA) Our DC-area iNaturalist community is broad, deep, kind, and very collaborative. We gather together monthly on every second Tuesday evening over Zoom to learn about a new topic and work on identifications. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level! We have old-timers and brand-new people, and we are all here to help each other. The April 30 ...

City Nature Challenge ID Nite

(DC) (MD) (VA) Our DC-area iNaturalist community is broad, deep, kind, and very collaborative. We gather together monthly on every second Tuesday evening over Zoom to learn about a new topic and work on identifications. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level! We have old-timers and brand-new people, and we are all here to help each other. The April 30 ...

Caterpillars of Summer in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for this special iNaturalist Virtual ID Night with none other than the CapitalNaturalist, Alonso Abugattas! Learn about the natural history of the caterpillars crawling in your backyard this summer, their ecological importance, and resources to continue learning about your winged friends. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. ...

Wild Walking: Author Talk with Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Virtual)

(DC)(MD)(VA) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk with local author, naturalist, certified forest bathing guide and Capital Nature advisor Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie will talk about her newly released book, Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons, sharing a brief history and description of forest bathing and its many health benefits. Melanie will be joined by Capital ...

Stewarding Trees during the Summer Heat (Virtual)

(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature and DC Master Naturalists, with staff from Casey Trees, to hear how you can help trees make it through the increasingly hot summers in the DC area. Hear about best watering practices, how much water trees need during dry spells, how those green watering bags actually work, and the role of mulch and natural ...

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Moonlight Moth Mania!

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks & Capital Nature) Moth Week is here! Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature on a quest to capture and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and blacklights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than ...

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iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the August edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: What’s eating my garden? We will have a presentation on aphids by Natalie Hernandez, the top aphid identifier for the Washington metro area. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks and Recreation. ...

Moonlight Moth Mania

Rust Nature Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Rd SW, Leesburg, VA, United States

(VA) (Capital Nature and NOVA Parks) Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature on a quest to attract and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and black lights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than most realize! There ...

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iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the September edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Fungus Among Us. We will have a presentation on fungi by Serenella Linares, mycologist and Director of the Mt Rainier Nature Center. You will then have an opportunity to hone your fungi identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The ...

iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the October edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Celebrate Aractober! We will have a fascinating presentation on spiders, and you will then have an opportunity to hone your arachnid identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks ...

Birds, Bugs & Berries! Providing Habitat for Birds and Other Wildlife

(DC) (Capital Nature) Your yard or local park can be a haven for wildlife. But do you know which plants produce the tastiest berries and support our native insects? In the cycle of life, these are the best food for birds and other wildlife, providing sustenance and shelter. Join us for this insightful program with naturalist Alonso Abugattas, during which ...

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iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the November edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Lauraceae, Solanaceae and Alliums ID for National Spicy Guacamole Day! We will have a fascinating presentation on the topic, and you will then have an opportunity to hone your identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC ...

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