As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement.
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Come meet the nature center’s live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, and discover how interacting with animals can boost your mood and support mental wellness while learning about their natural habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Help restore beauty and biodiversity by planting native flowers in areas cleared of invasive weeds—no gardening experience needed, just a willingness to dig in and make a difference!
Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the Anacostia River on a moderate‑pace, guided kayak trip offered as part of the Black Birders Week series, which highlights and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident
Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Step into a world of wonder on our Enchanted Trail as you enjoy a magical story, take a short nature walk through the woods, and create your own fairy house using natural materials.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Learn kayak paddling skills from a certified instructor in a program where boats, paddles, and life jackets are provided.
Ticket Price: $40 Resident, $52 Non-resident
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
As part of Black Birders Week, this event celebrates and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly, weather‑dependent program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
Take a hike with the whole family and enjoy a guided adventure together in nature. Experience the sights and sounds of the outdoors as you explore the trail.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Enjoy a naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Take a walk with a naturalist on one of the many trails in Cosca Regional Park.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
