Spring Saunter Along the Canal F: Swain’s Lock

Swains Lock at C&O Canal 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD, United States

(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 walks, starting from different locations, 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. ...

$33 – $46

Mountain Laurel Meander

Rachel Greenway Trail

(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: Rachel Greenway Trail, Silver Spring, MD As spring gives way to summer, enjoy blooming Mountain Laurel and other plants of the oak/hickory woodlands along the Rachel Greenway Trail adjacent to Northwest Branch Creek in upper Silver Spring, MD. Be prepared for uneven and rocky natural surface trails with some gentle uphll/downhill stretches. Depending on recent rains, ...

$33 – $46

Family Walk at Woodend (Jun)

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Nature Forward Master Naturalist volunteers for a 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! $12 a family for members, $20 a family for nonmembers. Only register one adult when signing ...

$12 – $20

Forest Bathing with Ana at Woodend

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join naturalist, Ana Ka’ahanui, in a soothing exploration and mindfulness walk through the forests at Woodend. Relax and take in the fresh air and cool shade these trees have to offer.

$30 – $40

Geology at Soldier’s Delight

Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, MD Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Leader: Joe Marx Location: Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, MD The same tectonic collisions that metamorphosed much of our local bedrock also moved oceanic rock from beneath an ancient sea floor and stranded it in scattered patches within the continental rock of the Piedmont. The Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, near Owings Mill, MD, preserves one of ...

$33 – $46

Meeting Trees at Carderock

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD

(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: 3rd parking lot upriver at Carderock, MD Ever wanted to learn more about your local trees? Take a deep dive into tree identification, habitat, and ecology all around the parking lot off the tow path. Join our tree-hugging leader for an introduction to the many trees and habitats that surround the parking lot. Easy, level terrain ...

$33 – $46

Conservation Café: Data Centers and National Parks (Virtual)

(MD) (Nature Forward) An unchecked and unregulated industry is the biggest threat to national parks in the Mid-Atlantic Region. From industrial development directly adjacent to parks, growing carbon emissions and climate change, and large electric transmission lines traversing park landscapes, the threat from data centers to national parks is on all fronts. Failing to reform the data center industry in ...

Free

Spring Early Birds at Pine Lake

Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD, United States

(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 ...

$33 – $46

Bilingual Family Walk at Woodend (Jun)

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join expert naturalists on a leisurely walk through the habitats at Woodend. Explore the wonders of trees, meadows, streams, insects, birds, and everything Woodend has to offer! We look forward to seeing you at Woodend! FREE Acompáñenos para una caminata en Woodend, guiada por nuestros naturalistas para explorar la maravilla de la naturaleza—los arboles, pájaros, insectos y ...

Free

Saturday Morning Bird Walk (Jun)

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join enthusiastic birders at Woodend to learn birding basics. One will learn binocular basics and how to identify common birds as well as explore the wonders of migration. Second registrant is FREE.

$12 – $16

Trees Through the Season At Turkey Run Park

Turkey Run Park Turkey Run Loop Rd, McLean, VA, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson to track the seasonal flow as Spring warms the landscape and invites trees into bud, bloom, and full-leaf. By visiting the same location multiple times throughout the season, we’ll be primed to observe the changes over time, and to cultivate a keener understanding of the dynamic forest ecosystem–and the trees within. The ...

$33 – $46

Outdoor Wellness for Mind and Heart

Pohick Bay Regional Park 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA, United States

(MD) ( Nature Forward) Join this transformative outdoor program to navigate life's challenges. which often induce feelings of being alone and overwhelmed, leading to self-neglect while prioritizing others' well-being. Through practical guidance, participants learn to prioritize self-care and find solace in nature, recovering strength and resilience amidst external turmoil. Cultivate mature compassion within a supportive community, empowering you to understand ...

$40 – $49
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