Shinrin-yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing

Sun · Oct 25·9:30 AM – 10:30 AM·Brookside Nature Center · Wheaton

Learn the basics of birding on our frustration-free "flat bird" trail. Our pond boardwalk is accessible for all budding birders. Stroll or roll to each station to learn proper use of binoculars, how to navigate a field guide, and what to look for as you get started! All attendees must register.

Sun · Oct 25·3 PM – 5 PM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Celebrate Halloween with botanical-themed fun for the whole family! Dress in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat at the indoor activity stations, participate in arts-and-crafts projects including pumpkin decorating, and conduct hands-on science investigations to learn about the fall season. Registration required for…

Sun · Oct 25·7 AM·College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue College Park, MD 20740, College Park

Sun · Oct 25·8 AM – 2 PM·Takoma Seventh-Day Adventist Church Center, 6810 Eastern Ave NW, Washington DC

Visit the Community Flea Market on the corner of Laurel and Eastern every Sunday from May through October! The market runs from 8:00am to 2:00pm and coincides with the vibrant farmers market across the street. Explore pop-up shops of boutique clothing, homemade jewelry, exotic spices, discounted housewares, and even bi…

Fri · Sep 25·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Fairland Recreational Park

Experienced returning riders looking to tackle longer or more technical trails are welcome to join our Adaptive Mountain Biking Group Rides. These monthly rides, offered in partnership with Catalyst Sports and the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, provide opportunities for fun, social rides for both adaptive athletes…

Fri · Sep 25·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Locust Grove Nature Center · Bethesda

Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hotdogs to warm over the fire and we'll provide marshmallows. The program will be mainly outdoors with a hiking component. All hikes will be on natural surface trails.Trails steepness vari…

Sat · Sep 26·8 AM – 9:30 AM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Tour guide: Emily Williams, avian ecologist Did you know that 168 bird species have been sighted at Brookside Gardens? Marvel at the fall migration and bring your binoculars to look for warblers, Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, red-winged blackbirds and many more! NOTE: This in-person program will meet in front of…