Black walnut trees are a staple of Maryland’s ecosystem. The tree and nut have many uses from shelter and medicine to food and even art! Join a ranger to help them make black walnut ink and let your creativity shine painting outdoors. We suggest wearing something you don’t mind staining as black walnut ink is difficult to remove. This is a drop-in program so feel free to join anytime during the activity,
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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.
Ranger leads a formal walking tour of Meridian Hill Park’s upper and lower terraces, exploring statues and the theme of who we memorialize.
Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.
Collage exercises evolve into 3D assemblages, ending with handmade earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at Washington Printmakers Gallery.
Lesson at Oxon Hill teaches threading, bobbin winding, installation and straight, curved, pivot stitching, includes a Sewing Lab tour, requiring to bring own machine, ages 5 and up.
National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Series — seasonal market and craft show at 100 American Way, National Harbor, Maryland.
Learn straight‑seam stitching, complete seam exercises, and begin Project 1: The Drawstring Backpack at Oxon Hill—bring own machine; only four branch machines available, ages 5 and up.
Park Ranger leads a tour of Oxon Hill Farm, introducing goats, mules, horses, and pigs while sharing the land’s history, for all ages.
Ranger‑led Woodlot Trail hike at Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm explores historic people and animals on a half‑mile uneven path.
National Park Service volunteers remove garbage from Oxon Cove Park’s shoreline, hiking 0.75 mi from the Oxon Hill Farm visitor center to the cove.
Woodridge Neighborhood Library hosts a still life drawing session with models, paper, boards, pencils and art supplies for teens (13–19), adults and seniors (55+).
