Forest bathing is a unique way of exploring the natural world by focusing our senses to a keen visceral state. This process can be remarkably restoritive as you are guided to ways of experiencing the wild earth just waiting in our local parks. Fall is a revealing, slow-motion process of preparing for winter. Dress for the weather and the possibility of sitting on the ground or a log.
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Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.
Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.
Guided forest bathing at Long Branch Nature Center invites participants to focus senses, sit on logs or ground, and experience fall’s slow‑motion transition.
Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.
Beaver-themed preschool program at Long Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with children during hands‑on nature activities; ages 3–5.
Squirrels at Long Branch Nature Center offers one‑on‑one nature exploration with songs, games, crafts and mini‑hikes for ages 18–35 months with adult.
Forest bathing, journaling, tea and light snacks guided by certified nature therapist Ilana Rubin at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington — for ages 18 and up.
Invasive plant removal at Grandma's Creek, volunteers pull weeds to improve habitat and learn about native plants and wildlife, for ages 8 and up.
Volunteers remove invasive plants at Woodlawn Park, improving habitat while learning about native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Nature Sacred Little Yellow Journal Tour (Georgetown Waterfront Park) — Maze meditation, nature‑inspired greeting‑card making, and a journal tour gathering community reflections.
A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.
Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.
Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Take‑and‑make craft bags with supplies and instructions are handed out at Courthouse Library, Arlington, for ages 1 and under and 3–10.
Ranger leads a 3.6‑mile leisurely bike ride through Rock Creek Park, showcasing fall colors and leaf‑change science; meet at Peirce Barn, bring bike, water, helmet.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
