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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern VA Bird Alliance) (Capital Nature) \n\n\nJoin Ana Ka’ahanui\, Co-Founder of Capital Nature\, to learn how birding helps reduce stress\, cultivate mindfulness and deepen our relationship with the natural world. \n\n\n\n\nBirding offers more than the excitement of identifying new species—it can also be a powerful practice for reducing stress\, cultivating mindfulness\, and deepening our relationship with the natural world. Discover how slowing down and engaging your senses can transform the way you experience birds and their habitats. \nDrawing on research about the mental and physical health benefits of birding\, as well as practices from forest therapy (“forest bathing”)\, we’ll explore how birds can help us become more present\, attentive\, and connected. Learn how mindful birding can foster wonder\, resilience\, and well-being. A mindful birding walk will be scheduled in the Fall.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mindful-birding-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Birds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T230000
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Moth Mania!
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) \nMoth Week is here! 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 blacklights. 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 are ten times as many moths in the world than butterflies\, and they are a major food source for many different animals. Meet at the Nature Center. $7\, all ages
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/moonlight-moth-mania/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park3\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T024857Z
CREATED:20260715T024857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T024857Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Habits and Habitats of DC's Native Bats (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) July is peak season for bat activity in the DC area. Join Capital Nature\, DC Master Naturalists\, and wildlife biologist Kelly Russo-Petrick for a virtual program on the fascinating lives of local bats. Hear what species make their summer homes here and where they go in winter. Find out about their important role in local ecosystems. Learn about their habits and habitats from one of DC area’s urban bat experts! \nDr. Kelly Russo Petrick is a wildlife biologist with a specialty in urban bat populations. She is the project specialist in urban ecology at the University of the District of Columbia and coordinator of the DC Master Naturalist program.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-habits-and-habitats-of-dcs-native-bats-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T021805Z
CREATED:20260613T021805Z
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SUMMARY:The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk by Mike Tidwell\, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, and author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s talk will be followed by a discussion with Capital Nature co-founder Stella Tarnay\, and audience Q&A. Many neighborhood trees in DC are facing similar challenges to those on Tidwell’s street in Takoma Park. \n\nThe event will include a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-lost-trees-of-willow-avenue/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
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SUMMARY:Deanwood In Bloom: Get to Know Your Local Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Butterflies\, moths\, and bumblebees keep life going – and food growing – in Deanwood and elsewhere. Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Faunteroy Center with a special program on nature’s small but important local heroes: \n\n\nA talk on pollinators and their community benefits\nThe gardener experience by Jimell\nA short nature walk along Lederer Garden paths to appreciate the native trees and plants that support local bees\, butterflies\, and moths.\nFree resource materials on trees and native plants for Deanwood residents.\n\nJoin us to celebrate nature and her amazing pollinators. The program includes light food and bee-inspired refreshments.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/deanwood-in-bloom-get-to-know-your-local-pollinators/
LOCATION:FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator\, 4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Casey Trees
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join us as we host Casey Trees\, the region’s leading nonprofit tree organization for a conversation in Cleveland Park. Their staff is usually out in the field planting trees\, creating conservation easements\, and advocating\, but tonight we’ll hear directly from them about their transformative work\, and see how we can tap into it to promote stewardship close to home; \n\n\nHear how Casey Trees\, civic groups—and residents like us—are helping restore DC’s tree canopy throughout the city and in our neighborhoods.\nLearn how best practices for watering and mulching can extend a tree’s life.\nTune in to tree volunteer opportunities.\nFind out how to get a free tree.\nSee how homeowners are creating rain gardens and tree oases in their yards.\nAsk a gnarly question about caring for your trees!\n\nThis is the second in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.The event includes a raffle for two free books on tree species.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/an-evening-with-casey-trees/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Neighborhood Arborist
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Did you know that every neighborhood in the District has a city Arborist who manages its public trees? Join us for a discussion with Aaron Rowe\, the DC Arborist who looks out for the street and park trees in Cleveland Park and Woodley Park\, two of Northwest DC’s greenest neighborhoods. Aaron will give an overview of the city’s Urban Forestry Division and his work as a public Arborist\, then join Capital Nature’s co-founder Stella Tarnay for a discussion. We’ll talk about the health of the area’s trees\, how the city is protecting them\, the challenges they are facing\, and how residents can contribute to the health of our public canopy. \nThis is the first in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/meet-your-neighborhood-arborist/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160927Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nocturnal Naturalists at Bull Run Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) (MNCPPC) \nJoin us for this global community science event by making observations on the free app iNaturalist. We’ll set out to observe as many nocturnal critters as we can. We will also be setting up a mothing station and using a UV lights to locate critters that glow in the dark. It shapes up to be a great way to wrap up the City Nature Challenge and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nocturnal-naturalists-at-bull-run-regional-park/
LOCATION:Atlantis Water Park at Bull Run\, 7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Family,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T174957Z
CREATED:20260419T172320Z
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SUMMARY:CNC Observation with DC Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Capital Nature) Join DC Master Naturalists and Capital Nature for our annual City Nature Challenge observation at Fort Dupont Park. Fort Dupont hosts some of DC’s most abundant biodiversity of birds\, fungi\, and plants (as well as invasive plant challenges)\, but they often go unnoticed. Help us put this green gem on the map while you enjoy a restorative walk with naturalists. The walk will be led by wildlife biologist Carrie Seltzer from iNaturalist. \nThe late afternoon starting time will increase our opportunities to hear local and migratory birds! \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-at-fort-dupont-with-dc-master-naturalists/
LOCATION:Fort Dupont Park\, Minnesota Ave SE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T221553Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk + City Nature Challenge Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Is.
DESCRIPTION:(Capital Nature) (DC Bird Alliance) (Northern VA Bird Alliance) \nWe’ll be looking for birds and making nature observations using the iNaturalist app as part of the global City Nature Challenge—an annual effort to document local biodiversity. From songbirds to insects and plant life\, every observation contributes to a broader understanding of the ecosystems around us.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bird-walk-city-nature-challenge-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-is/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T235900
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SUMMARY:2026 City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) Join community and citizen scientists all over the globe to observe wildlife: animals\, plants\, and fungi in backyards\, neighborhoods\, and parks in urban areas. Using iNaturalist to document them\, you can share your observation to help scientists track the wildlife that share our urban areas. See DC metro area events here and in this calendar. Register to track you progress and DC area observations. \nFind out about the global event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/2026-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260222T202903Z
CREATED:20260222T181055Z
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SUMMARY:The Amazing World of Vernal Pools (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(Capital Nature) (DC) Join Capital Nature and vernal pool champions Mike Hayslett and Steven David Johnson for this special presentation on the temporary freshwater wetlands that emerge after snowmelt. Often overlooked as habitats because of their small size\, they are essential spawning grounds for spotted salamanders\, wood frogs\, fairy shrimp\, and many other creatures! Mike will discuss the ecology and conservation needs of these unique ecosystems. Steven will share his spectacular photographs of vernal pool life.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-amazing-world-of-vernal-pools-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260206T203128Z
CREATED:20260206T203128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T203128Z
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SUMMARY:A Gentle Walk with Birds & Nature
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join DC Bird Alliance for a very special bird walk in Rock Creek Park  that invites us to discover — or rediscover — what it means to be a birder. Together with Susan West Montgomery\, certified forest bathing guide\, we’ll slow down\, cultivate curiosity\, and experience birds and nature more fully. This walk blends gentle bird observation with the practice of forest bathing\, which invites participants to use all of their senses to take in the sights\, sounds\, and scents of the forest. We’ll move at a relaxed pace\, observe our surroundings\, and reflect. No prior birding experience is needed\, just openness and curiosity.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/a-gentle-walk-with-birds-nature/
CATEGORIES:Birds,Contemplative,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260107T025233Z
CREATED:20260107T025233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T025233Z
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SUMMARY:The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) (Capital Nature) Join renowned local naturalist Alonso Abugattas\, the Capital Naturalist\, for a fascinating talk on trees during the winter months. Evergreens like American Hollies and Eastern Cedars provide life-sustaining food and shelter to birds and other wildlife\, and reward us with sightings of refreshing green and red. Deciduous trees reveal stunning winter forms while they gather strength for spring buds. With a keen eye you can recognize amazing Oaks\, Beeches\, and Sycamores by their distinctive bark\, nuts\, and fruits. \nAlonso will draw on his abundant knowledge of the natural world\, and on legends of indigenous peoples to reveal the amazing living world of our local trees in winter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-beauty-and-magic-of-winter-trees-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Social and Cultural,Trees
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