If you’ve ever taken a walk to clear your head, sat on a beach to take in the refreshing air, walked under the trees, or tended a garden, you know how restorative time in nature can be.
Join local author and avid naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a deep dive into her new book - Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis. Melanie will describe creative ways in which to engage with the outdoors during these unprecedented times.
In this workshop, learn about the development and global enthusiasm for forest bathing as Choukas-Bradley guides you through techniques to incorporate this soulful practice into your life.
On the eve of Arbor Day, naturalist and tree expert Melanie Choukas-Bradley presents an overview of the trees in our nation’s capital through stunning photographs of the Tidal Basin, U.S. Capitol, White House, National Arboretum, Rock Creek Park, and many other notable locations.
Learn how a relationship with a special place can be as integral to your happiness as your relationships with loved ones.
Learn about the Indigenous people who hunted, fished, and quarried on the land; the presidents including Theodore Roosevelt who enjoyed recreation here; and the flora and fauna that find wild refuge in their urban surroundings.
Get primed for the coming season with a preview of botanical highlights in store, learn about the trees, flowers, and fruits in the city’s storied landscapes, and you’ll be ready to get out and enjoy this fall more than ever.
Known as the “City of Trees” for more than 100 years, Washington, D.C. has an arboreal history that is rich and fascinating. The city boasts a diverse native flora, augmented by tree species brought from many parts of the world by its international inhabitants.
Explore the cultural and natural history of Rock Creek Park through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley, longtime ANS trip leader and author of A Year in Rock Creek Park. Melanie will share Susan Austin Roth's stunning photos of Rock Creek Park, the nation's oldest urban national park--twice the size of Central Park--with an emphasis on late autumn and winter. She'll also describe aspects of the park's fascinating history.
The capital city is world-renowned for its flowering cherry trees, first set out around the Tidal Basin 110 years ago. But Washington’s springtime abundance extends far beyond the glory of its most famous blossoms, both geographically and in its diversity of species.
Explore the Potomac Gorge’s fascinating landscapes & plant life through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley via Zoom.
Immerse yourself in the Japanese practice of forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley introduces its history and how-tos. Learn creative ways to reduce holiday stress and banish winter blues by connecting with nature close to home.
Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, originated in the 1980s as a restorative and meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life and has since become popular around the world.
