Animal Encounters at Mount Rainier

Sat · Nov 28·10 AM – 12 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

Local artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler explains hybrid organisms, guides identification of greenish patches on trees and rocks, and teaches drawing lichen textures, for ages 10 and up.

Sat · Nov 28·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play explores animal colors in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with activities for early learners and families, all ages.

Sat · Nov 28·9 AM – 12 PM·Black Hill Discovery Center · Boyds

Beginner bird identification lesson and birding walk at Black Hill Discovery Center, with binocular basics, bring own binoculars, dress for weather, $11, all ages.

Sat · Nov 28·9 AM·Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812

Interactive Chesapeake Bay aquarium at Glen Echo Park offers timed‑entry exhibits and educators for personalized learning, $10 per person, ages 2 and up.

Thu · Oct 29·10:15 AM – 11 AM·Langley Park Senior Activity Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783

Strength, balance, agility, and cardio workouts led by certified instructors at Langley Park Senior Activity Center, focusing on fall prevention and chronic illness management; registration required.

Thu · Oct 29·11 AM – 12 PM·Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St Clair Dr, Temple Hills, MD 20748

Beginner tai chi class at Marlow Heights Community Center guides participants through gentle flowing movements, deep breathing, balance and stretching for stress relief.