Fort DeRussy Civil War Hike: Defending the Capital

Fri · Nov 6·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.

Ranger-led junior naturalist hike through Rock Creek Valley, covering half to one‑and‑half miles, teaches observation skills; meet on the Center front porch, ages 8+, bring water and layers.

Fri · Nov 6·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015.

Park ranger leads nature book reading, animal puppets, body movements and songs at the Nature Center and Planetarium.

Fri · Nov 6·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Fri · Nov 6·National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial (inside the memorial) Located at the southwest corner of Constitution Avenue and 23rd Street NW · Washington

A park ranger guides an exploration of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm inside the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial.

Thu · Nov 5·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet on the front porch.

Ranger‑led 2‑mile hike in Rock Creek Park Nature Center explores fall colors and the science of leaf color change, with a steep but manageable climb.

Sat · Nov 7·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015.

Ranger leads a pleasant hike through woods and creek, covering 1.5–3.5 miles, meeting on the Nature Center front porch; bring footwear, water, curiosity.

Sat · Nov 7·Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · Washington

National Park Service volunteer leads a leisurely one‑mile bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, with binoculars available for loan, gathering at the visitor center, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

A National Park Service ranger leads a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery, exploring Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they preserve, part of Freedom 250.

Sat · Oct 31·Battleground National Cemetery 6625 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC

Ranger‑led 30‑minute walk through Battleground National Cemetery shares soldiers’ stories and clues to their lives, exploring historic service, for ages 6 and up.