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SUMMARY:Paddle on the Potomac (Nature Forward)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Key Bridge Boathouse for a summer paddling trip around Theodore Roosevelt Island. Discover the magic of paddling around DC’s historic 88.5 acre island in the Potomac beneath the boughs of magnificent sycamores\, cottonwoods\, silver maples\, black walnuts\, basswoods and river birches. \nWitness the blooms of summer wildflowers growing along the shoreline and the thrill of spotting ospreys\, bald eagles\, herons and egrets\, and the noisy kingfisher! \nOur leader is the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island\, so she knows this area well. Canoes or kayaks can be rented or you can bring your own. Registration fee does not include boat rental.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/paddle-on-the-potomac/
LOCATION:Key Ridge Boathouse – Georgetown Waterfront\, WA\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota: Badlands\, Bison\, and the Making of a Conservationist — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:In 1883\, Theodore Roosevelt looked to the Badlands of western North Dakota as a place where he could transform himself from an asthmatic 24-year-old New Yorker into a big-game hunter\, rancher\, and authentic cowboy. A year later\, it took on new meaning as a place of refuge and solace after the deaths of his wife and mother. \nOver the course of the more than three decades he lived or visited there\, the Badlands did indeed transform Roosevelt into the kind of vigorous outdoorsman that he’d idealized as a youth—and that shaped his public image as president. Perhaps more importantly\, this corner of the West turned him into a passionate conservationist dedicated to the preservation of the rugged landscapes and native wildlife of the place he described as “where the romance of my life began.” \nExperience those landscapes—filled with dramatic vistas\, vividly colored canyons\, and wandering herds of wild bison—on a 5-day study tour led by author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley that brings you into the heart of Roosevelt’s Badlands and the national park that bears his name. \nThe tour begins in Bismarck with a welcome dinner and introduction by the tour staff. The following morning\, travel by bus to the historic town of Medora\, where the Rough Riders Hotel (the modern incarnation of an inn where TR once stayed) provides a base for the group. Over the course of the next days\, explore the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park by bus and on foot\, as well as the site of Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch along the Little Missouri River (easy and moderate hiking options offered). Clay Jenkinson\, Theodore Roosevelt Humanities Scholar at Dickinson State University’s Theodore Roosevelt Center\, and National Park Service rangers offer insights into Roosevelt’s pivotal years in the Badlands and the area’s natural history. \nSay farewell to North Dakota with an intimate private reception and a performance by local musician Jessie Veeder at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora. \nThe next morning\, the return trip to Bismarck includes a stop at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum before your transfer to the airport. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nProgram begins Saturday\, October 7\, at 6 p.m. with dinner in Bismarck and ends Wednesday\, October 11\, with a midday transfer to Bismarck Airport.\nCost includes 4 nights of accommodations\, bus transportation\, services of a study leader and Smithsonian representative\, 10 meals (4 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, 3 dinners)\, gratuities\, taxes\, and entrance fees. An airport shuttle is provided by the hotel.\nSingle-room supplement $325 (factored into the Single Room Member and Single Room Non-Member pricing).\nSingles registering at the double-room rate are paired (on a nonsmoking basis) if possible\, but must pay the single-room supplement otherwise.\nOnce participants are registered\, additional information will be sent via email. For questions\, please call the tours office at 202-633-8599. We highly suggest registrants consider personal trip insurance. Travel insurance provides additional coverage against unforeseen incidents that require last-minute cancellations.\nTravel information: Flights are not included; participants make independent flight arrangements to Bismarck\, North Dakota. Round-trip fares typically range from $400 to $600 from Washington-area airports; American\, United\, and Delta serve this route.\nImportant note: Once the tour has reached its minimum registration\, participants will be notified and encouraged to purchase airline tickets.\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday\, October 6\, 2023.\nSmithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\n$1\,865\nDouble Room Member\n\n\n\n$2\,215\nDouble Room Non-Member\n\n\n\n$2\,190\nSingle Room Member\n\n\n\n$2\,540\nSingle Room Non-Member\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nDetailed information for overnight tours\nis mailed approximately FOUR WEEKS\nprior to departure.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/badlands/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt National Park\, North Dakota
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Fall Tree Walk through the Regional Garden (On-site Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Spend an autumn evening strolling through the Regional Garden\, where native fall fruits are abundant and splashes of leaf color are beginning to show through. Join Melanie as you walk and learn to identify trees of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain. During the walk\, Melanie will guide you in identifying tupelo\, hop-hornbeam\, red buckeye\, pawpaw\, common persimmon\, oaks\, and many other native trees. She will also share some of the arboreal history of Washington\, D.C.\, which has long been known as the “City of Trees\,” and offer ideas for self-guided tree tours in and around the nation’s capital. \nIntended Audience: Adult All Levels: Suitable for all learners\, this program will provide a variety of content. Program providers will answer both introductory and more advanced questions. \nPlease note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing sunscreen\, protective clothing\, and water. The tour is canceled if it rains or during times of extreme heat (heat index of 95 degrees or higher/Code Red weather alert). \nDATE: Friday\, October 20\nTIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET\nLOCATION: Gated Outdoor Garden; Please meet on the Terrace by the entrance to the Conservatory\nFREE: Pre-registration required – \nREGISTER HERE: https://usbg.doubleknot.com/registration/register.aspx# \n  \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nThe U.S. Botanic Garden reserves the right to substitute instructors or cancel programs when necessary.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/fall-tree-walk-through-the-regional-garden-on-site-tour/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Nature Hike in the Potomac Gorge at Carderock\, Maryland — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Join author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for an autumn nature hike in the scenic Potomac Gorge at Carderock\, Maryland\, and learn how to forest bathe. Hike on the Billy Goat Trail\, section C\, starting at the Carderock climbing area. \nThe trail offers dramatic river vistas and passes through a mature forest of oaks\, hickories\, maples\, beeches\, black walnuts\, and sycamores. Stop along the route to admire trees with their autumn foliage and fruit\, notice birds and other wildlife\, and see wildflowers. Midway in the walk\, enjoy a few moments of forest bathing\, quietly appreciating the splendor of the surroundings. The hike returns to the Carderock climbing area parking lot on the C&O Canal towpath. \nChoukas-Bradley is the author of City of Trees\, The Joy of Forest Bathing\, and several other nature books. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet at Billy Goat Trail C\, North Parking Lot.\nBring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes. You must be in good physical condition for this hike.\nThe trail covers some ups and downs and traverses rocks and tree roots. The hike is approximately 2 miles round trip.\nAdditional information will be emailed the week before the tour.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nOctober 25\nOctober 26\n\nBook Sales Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of A Year in Rock Creek Park by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nSPECIAL NOTE: Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 (no space between letters and numbers) in the “Coupon discount” or “Comments” section on Politics and Prose’s check-out page.\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, October 23\, 2023.\nSmithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/potomac-gorge-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Billy Goat Trail\, C North Parking Lot\, Carderock.\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Politics and Prose: Capitol Tree Walk with Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of City of Trees and several other nature books\, for a fall walking tour of the historic and botanically diverse trees of the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (the new official name of the site). The visit offers the chance to admire trees in early autumn splendor including several species of maple and magnolia\, century-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoia\, and the intriguing jujube. Many of the trees\, such as oaks\, pecans\, black walnuts and dogwoods\, will be bearing fall fruit\, a perfect time to study and appreciate them. \nLearn about the many official state trees on the grounds and get an overview of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design for the Capitol landscape\, which shares elements of his plan for Central Park. Stop at notable sections of the grounds to see the five crabapple trees planted to honor the five Sullivan brothers who died when their naval ship went down during World War II; a horse-chestnut propagated from Anne Frank’s tree in Amsterdam; and a white oak planted by House Speaker Sam Rayburn. \nMelanie is intimately acquainted with the Capitol’s trees\, having studied them for 40 years beginning with research for the first edition of her local nature classic\, City of Trees. In addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC\, Melanie Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles\, including A Year in Rock Creek Park\, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island and The Joy of Forest Bathing\, all available for sale through Politics and Prose. \nWe will meet in Front of the US Botanic Garden Conservatory\, at 10 AM on Saturday\, November 4th. \nKnow Before You Go: \nPolitics and Prose is now following DC Government and CDC guidelines for Covid protocol. Masks are optional. We are encouraging the use of wearing masks but will not be checking vaccination cards or mandating that everyone wear a mask. We’ll continue monitoring the covid situation closely\, and any decision to reinstate a mask mandate or vaccine acknowledgement requirment will be tied to the community rating system recently introduced by the CDC. \nPreparation for the Walk: Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared for slow walking around the Capitol grounds. (No stairs). Bring rain gear if showers are expected. \nWeather Policy: We will go ahead in light intermittent rain but will reschedule if steady heavy rain is in the forecast. \nDirections\, Map and other information: Please visit this site for directions\, a map and information about the US Botanic Garden Conservatory: https://www.usbg.gov/conservatory \nRegistration Limited to 20 participants. \nPlease let us know any questions. Email: classes@politics-prose.com \n 
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/politics-and-prose-capitol-tree-walk-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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