• Winter Weeds and Wildflowers

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

    (MD) (Nature Forward) Not all herbaceous plants disappear in the winter. Many persist as dried stalks and seed clusters creating lovely, dramatic forms throughout open landscapes. Join a naturalist for an indoor/outdoor introduction to winter weed and wildflower identification at our Woodend Sanctuary. We’ll also investigate seed dispersal strategies and examine plant skeletons for signs of summer insect activity, such ...

    $36 – $46
  • Winter Concert and Bonfire

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

    (MD) (Nature Forward) Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun at Woodend Sanctuary! This family-friendly event will feature holiday music by acapella group Nerds in Harmony alongside a bonfire where participants can make their own holiday goodies and interact with Woodend Sanctuary’s Nature Playspace.  

    $5
  • Family Walk at Woodend

    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! Limited to 10 families.

    $12 – $20
  • On the Prowl for Water Fowl – Lecture

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

    (MD) (Nature Forward) Early winter is the best time to search for and learn to ID overwintering waterfowl in our area. If you’re ready to refresh your skills or learn for the first time, our leader Mike Bowen will offer a lecture at Woodend prior to the in-person field trip at Gunner’s Lake in Germantown, MD, where a paved trail ...

    $24 – $32
  • CANCELLED – Forest Bathing at Woodend

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

    (MD) (Nature Forward) Join Forest Bathing guide Ana Ka’ahanui from Capital Nature in a soothing exploration and mindfulness walk through the forests at Woodend. Awaken your senses to Fall, connect to the present moment, and support your mental health and wellbeing.

    $30 – $40