The Natural History Society of Maryland Presents: Computers used to be human. Many of those humans were women. The goal of Project PHaEDRA(Preserving Harvard’s Early Data and Research in Astronomy) is to transcribe and classify the contents of notebooks belonging to the human computers Harvard hired to catalog stars, identify variables, and interpret stellar spectra. […]
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary Presents: Join volunteer naturalist Diane Diaz Goebes in searching for ospreys as they return to Jug Bay from Central and South America. Learn about their habits through a short presentation. An easy hike will follow, making various stops along the way to observe these magnificent birds. Cost $5 pp. Includes park […]
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Presents: Easy hike on paved trails, the 4-mile hike passes through Yards Park to the Anacostia River Trail crossing the Frederick Douglass Bridge and continuing on the east-side with another bathroom stop before the hike crosses the Sousa Bridge (Pennsylvania Ave). Hike ends at The Roost food hall for lunch and the Potomac […]
Avalon Theater Presents: Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, the Louisiana slide guitar wizards whose trademark bottle neck chops and dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity. Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Sonny Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers, including John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler and […]
Natural History Society of Maryland Presents: Vernal pools are special habitats, created by melting winter snow and spring rains. At this time of year, they are teeming with life – they become mating and breeding pools for just a few species of frogs and salamanders. These amphibians leave their winter hibernation in the woodlands to […]
The Delmarva Discovery Museum Presents: A two-day free festival featuring generations of decoy carvers. There will be oysters, and a youth duck calling competition.
Sierra Club Virginia presents a hike along the High Bridge trail starting at the Rochelle parking lot, to Camp Paradise and then along the Spur Line trail. It will also follow the trail below the bridge to see the historic bridge structure from below. Afterwards, those who wish to can stop in Farmville for lunch. […]
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Presents: Kennedy Peak is a Massanutten Mountain peak with wonderful panoramic views of the Page Valley and six bends of the Shenandoah River; it is the “high point” of this wild hike, which starts and ends at Edith Gap. Moderate hikers take the Massanutten and Stevens Trails to Kennedy Peak and […]
The Walters Art Museum Presents: Free art-making activities for weekend fun! Inspired by our collection, you can create your masterpiece at the museum or take supplies home. Free, no registration required. All ages welcome.
