(MD) (Nature Forward) Summer arrives and it’s likely to be hot, so we’ll keep our pace along Maryland’s C&O Canal to a shuffle as we visit spots along the Potomac River parkland. We’ll stop often to observe birds, wildflowers, butterflies, dragonflies, snakes, and whatever else we may find underfoot or overhead.
(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 ...
(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Take in the wonderful diversity of the the area between the tow path and the Potomac. Leader: Marney Bruce Directions will be included in registration confirmation.
(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 ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Beat the winter blues on this search for the earliest spring wildflowers in the woods and bottomlands along the Potomac near Carderock Recreation Area, just outside the Beltway near the American Legion Bridge. We’ll look for the greening leaves, swelling buds, and (fingers crossed) unfolding flowers of species such as Harbinger of Spring, Early Saxifrage, Spring Beauty, ...
(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. We’ll stop ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance: the point at which day and night are of equal length. From here on out, we are tipping further into the light. Take a moment to pause, mark this seasonal shift, and cross the celestial threshold into Spring. On this hike, we will begin along the Towpath by Carderock ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) The transition from late winter to early spring is an exciting time: ephemeral wildflowers weigh the risk of late frost against the bounty of available sunlight shining through the bare branches. Join leader Marney Bruce on a walk near the Potomac. We will be investigating plant life, and keeping our fingers crossed for elusive early Spring ephemerals. Our ...
