Join naturalist Carole Bergmann, former Montgomery County botanist and forest ecologist, for a three-mile hike through areas along the Hawlings River. Examine late-season plants, grasses, seeds, fruits, flowers, and leaves while watching for wildlife along the way. The natural-surface trails include hills and may be rocky, muddy, or slippery. Ticketed.
Join Stephanie Mason for a leisurely weekday walk along the historic C&O Canal Towpath. The group will stop often to look for birds, fall wildflowers, colorful foliage, butterflies, turtles, and other seasonal wildlife. Ticketed.
Woodend was once a lavish estate with impressive formal gardens. Nature Forward has maintained the beauty of that cultural landscape, while transitioning to native plant gardens that support wildlife and reduce stormwater pollution. Learn tips for tending to your own native plant gardens this fall! Ticketed.
Join naturalist Stephanie Mason for a leisurely weekday walk along the historic C&O Canal Towpath. Explore the varied habitats along the Potomac River and stop often to look for birds, fall wildflowers, colorful foliage, butterflies, turtles, and other seasonal wildlife. Ticketed.
As the leaves change color and our trees begin their period of dormancy, the fall forest is full of life. From plants like witch-hazel that flower in late October to wildlife collecting acorns and hickory nuts to prepare for winter to birds stopping by as they head south. Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson to explore […]