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SUMMARY:Nature Forward: Tree Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:Field Trips & Walks\nLeader: Melanie Choukas-Bradley\nMembers $35; nonmembers $49 \nUsher in the merry month of May with a springtime nature stroll on the trails and boardwalk of DC’s Theodore Roosevelt Island! Join long-time field trip leader and author of the award-winning Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island\, City of Trees\, Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons\, and several other nature books\, for a May Day exploration of this 90-acre island in the Potomac River. The scenic island serves as a fitting memorial to our conservationist and naturalist 26th President – and Nature Forward (then-Audubon Naturalist Society) member. This springtime tree walk will take you deep into the island\, where swamp and tidal inlet can be explored by boardwalk as willow\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of the city beyond it. We’ll see basswoods\, sycamores\, cottonwoods\, silver maples\, pawpaws and many other tree species decked out in their freshest greens as we look for herons\, ospreys and songbirds. In addition to sharing her knowledge and love of the island’s trees\, Melanie will share details of this National Park’s\nfascinating history. We’ll also do a bit of forest bathing next to a tidal inlet. Expect a flat walk of nearly two miles at a leisurely pace. Our circuit walk will traverse natural surface trails as well as boardwalk\, both of which may be muddy and/or slippery. The island lies under the flight path of Reagan National Airport and so frequent planes passing may present challenges for those who are sound sensitive. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/nature-forward-tree-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt National Park\, North Dakota
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-smithsonian-associates-3/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-smithsonian-associates-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20260227T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T165339Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Forward: Bluebells and Budbreak at Boundary Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Melanie Choukas-Bradley\nLocation: Boundary Bridge\, Rock Creek Park\nMembers $35; nonmembers $49 \nWe’re delighted that the author of the award-winning book A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and the critically acclaimed City of Trees\, will offer her 20th year of Nature Forward walks in the country’s oldest urban national park. Under her expert guidance\, you will witness the start of the annual floral miracle of Virginia bluebells in the floodplain forest\, while the buds of the tulip tree and American beech swell to bursting. We’ll hope to catch the earliest spring ephemerals in bud or in bloom—bloodroot\, spring beauties\, trout lily\, wild ginger\, and cut-leafed toothwort\, among others\, as we explore both floodplain and upland woods at a leisurely pace. We’ll do a bit of “forest bathing.” Melanie is also author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons. Throughout\, we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for belted kingfishers\, wood ducks\, migrant songbirds\, and tiny spring peeper frogs. Expect some uphill/downhill on natural surface trails which may be muddy and/or slippery. Please note: There are no restrooms at our meeting place or along the route.  \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/nature-forward-bluebells-and-budbreak-at-boundary-bridge/
LOCATION:Boundary Bridge at Rock Creek Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20260108T150515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T150656Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Through the Seasons: A Naturalist's Journey (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:The splendor of springtime in Washington is world-renowned\, owing largely to the Japanese flowering cherry trees that have encircled the Tidal Basin for over a century. Yet the cherry blossoms are a single aspect of the city’s spectacular flowering spring\, and spring is only one of the city’s vibrant seasons. \nSmithsonian Associates tour guide\, naturalist\, and nature-book author Melanie Choukas-Bradley leads a virtual journey of seasonal transformation in and around the nation’s capital. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/washington-through-the-seasons-a-naturalists-journey-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: A Virtual Exploration (Smithsonian Associates )
DESCRIPTION:Rock Creek Park is the oldest urban national park in the country and covers twice the size of New York’s Central Park. This forested gem running through the heart of Washington\, D.C.\, has delighted residents long before it was declared a national park by an act of Congress in 1890—and continues to offer a welcome destination for outdoor lovers. \nDrawing on vivid photographs and her knowledge of Rock Creek Park through the seasons\, author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley introduces the story and natural history of a national park landscape as old as Yosemite. Learn about the Indigenous peoples who hunted\, fished\, and quarried on the land; the presidents\, including Theodore Roosevelt\, who enjoyed recreation here; and the flora and fauna that find a wild refuge in their urban surroundings. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-a-virtual-exploration-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20250818T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T194342Z
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SUMMARY:Politics & Prose: IN-PERSON CLASS AND NATURE STROLL: Let Nature Be Your Superpower - Cultivating Resilience and Wisdom in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Lecture and Discussion Followed by Nature Exploration and Book Signing. \nThese days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Yet when our lives feel fractured and our prospects uncertain\, we can tap into a powerful source of wisdom and resilience: Nature. In this class you will learn how to strengthen and deepen your connection with Nature in everyday ways that will comfort and inspire. We’ll explore how to tap into the interconnected relationships and extraordinary attributes of Nature’s flora and fauna – and discover the many ways this can empower you. Our instructor will share lessons she has learned from her own Nature connections as well as the latest health research on the mental and physical benefits of spending time in Nature. Together as a class\, we’ll share our ideas and practices\, collectively recognizing and celebrating what may be our greatest and most under-appreciated superpower: Nature. \nAfter the class discussion\, we’ll head outdoors for a guided exploration of the gardens and hands-on exercises that will deepen your connection with Nature. \nRegister Here.\n@politicsprose
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/in-person-class-and-nature-stroll-let-nature-be-your-superpower-cultivating-resilience-and-wisdom-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20250924T134355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T142703Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20250908T235623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T004231Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates )
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20250908T132222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T004239Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates )
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of Washington\, D.C. \nChoukas-Bradley shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees\, wildflowers\, birds\, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T123000
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SUMMARY:Politics & Prose WALKING TOUR: A Mystical Forest Bathing Walk at Tregaron Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Jennifer Packard  \n\nHalloween is a mystical time in many cultural traditions\, midway between the fall equinox and winter solstice. Get yours off to a serene start with a magical morning walk.  \nJoin Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons\, The Joy of Forest Bathing\, A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and several other nature books for a fall forest bathing walk through the enchanting Tregaron Conservancy\, a woodland garden tucked away in the midst of northwest Washington that has been restored and stewarded by a non-profit organization since 2006. We will meander under tall trees in autumn glory\, cross picturesque bridges over musical streams\, and climb stone steps through a century-old cultivated and wild woodland landscape reminiscent of “the secret garden.”  \nShinrin-yoku\, or forest bathing\, began in the 1980s in Japan and it is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for nature. Forest bathing is a mindfulness practice akin to meditation\, yoga and tai chi that involves tuning in to the beauty and wonder of your natural surroundings with all of your senses.  \nMelanie is a nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs and she has participated in guided shinrin-yoku walks throughout Japan. She will guide you on a calming and rejuvenating walk through the Tregaron woodland with plenty of time to slow down and soak up the beauty of this enchanting wild garden\, one of the best kept secrets in our city. \nSign up Here. \n@politicsprose
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/pp-walking-tour-a-mystical-forest-bathing-walk-at-tregaron-conservancy/
LOCATION:Tregaron Conservancy\, 3031 Klingle Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20250408T130008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T223559Z
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SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota: Badlands\, Bison\, and the Making of a Conservationist In-Person Program (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 a 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\nProgram begins Friday\, October 10\, at 6 p.m. with dinner in Bismarck and ends Tuesday\, October 14\, with a midday transfer to Bismarck Airport (tentative 12 p.m.).\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.\nGeneral Information\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nAs we aim to move away from single use water bottles\, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour.\nFor additional tour information:\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/theodore-roosevelts-north-dakota-badlands-bison-and-the-making-of-a-conservationist-in-person-program/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20241117T140520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T140633Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park\, Your Wild Home
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nRock Creek is central to our community’s quality of life. Join this panel discussion\, moderated by Representative Jamie Raskin\, to learn more about the connections between green space and our well-being. We will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication of Melanie Choukas-Bradley’s “A Year in Rock Creek Park\,” which vividly illustrates the power of a nearby wild home. The book’s photographs are by Susan Austin Roth. Melanie and author\, physician\, and microbiome expert Dr. Robynne Chutkan will join the panel. \nThis program will take place amidst the artwork of Sophia McCrocklin\, celebrating the fragile forests of Rock Creek Park\, on display at the Writers Center in Bethesda from September 12 – December 11. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-your-wild-home/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240816T155217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T215945Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Fall Walk at Tregaron Conservancy with Melanie Choukas-Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Register Here:  \nJoin Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons\, A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and several other nature books for a fall forest bathing walk through the enchanting Tregaron Conservancy\, a woodland garden tucked away in the midst of northwest Washington that has been restored and stewarded by a non-profit organization since 2006. We will meander under tall trees in autumn glory\, cross picturesque bridges over musical streams\, and climb stone steps through a century-old cultivated and wild woodland landscape reminiscent of “the secret garden.” Shinrin-yoku\, or forest bathing\, began in the 1980s in Japan and it is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for nature. Forest bathing is a mindfulness practice akin to meditation\, yoga and tai chi that involves tuning in to the beauty and wonder of your natural surroundings with all of your senses.  Melanie is a nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs and she has participated in guided shinrin-yoku walks throughout Japan. She will guide you on a calming and rejuvenating walk through the Tregaron woodland with plenty of time to slow down and soak up the beauty of this enchanting wild garden\, one of the best kept secrets in our city. \nMeet at the iron gate entrance on Klingle Road\, NW. Please note there is another entrance to the Conservancy on Macomb Street\, NW and also pedestrian access from the Rock Creek Park Klingle Valley Trail. \nRegister Here:
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-fall-walk-at-tregaron-conservancy-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240930T164122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T165513Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop: Rock Creek Park—Your Wild Home
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nExplore Rock Creek Park with Melanie Choukas-Bradley and turn that inspiration into poetry with the guidance of Ann Quinn.\nClass will start with a ramble through the northern floodplains of Rock Creek Park to observe natural phenomena with naturalist\, author\, and poet Melanie Choukas-Bradley. After an intermezzo to travel to The Writer’s Center\, poet and popular poetry instructor Ann Quinn will lead the class in a poetry workshop in a room filled with art that evokes Rock Creek’s forests. Note: the class will begin at Rock Creek Park. Specific directions will be emailed to registrants. \nIn-person class: This workshop will take place in Rock Creek Park and at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/explore-rock-creek-park-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T213840Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Splendor in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nJust a few miles from Washington\, D.C.\, lies a rural oasis that rivals the English countryside. Spend an autumn day exploring the scenic 93\,000-acre Agricultural Reserve in Maryland’s Montgomery County\, designed as a means to preserve farmland and rural space in the northwestern part of the county. Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a longtime resident of the reserve\, serves as guide and introduces some of her favorite places in this close-in slice of paradise at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. \nAlong the way\, hear two remarkable stories of preservation: Gordon Strong’s lifelong mission to save Sugarloaf Mountain from development and keep it open for public enjoyment and education and Montgomery County’s innovative farmland preservation program\, which has served as a model for agricultural areas throughout the world. \nVisit historic farms and meet farmers who will discuss the progressive methods they use to bring fruits\, vegetables\, and agricultural products to local markets. The morning includes visits to Kingsbury Orchard and Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary\, where you meet the people who provide care\, rehabilitation\, and sanctuary to abused\, abandoned\, and neglected farm animals—plus wildlife—at the 400-acre refuge. You also meet some of the animals\, who include sheep\, goats\, rabbits\, and pigs. After lunch\, visit local Morningstar Studio\, home to artist Tina Brown\, before taking an autumnal walk on one of Montgomery County’s picturesque trails. Wrap up the day at Shepherd’s Hey Farm\, known for its longwool sheep\, and enjoy local cider\, wine\, and cheese. \nA local lunch is included. \nKnow Before You Go\nThe tour departs by motorcoach from downtown Washington\, DC with a designated secondary pick-up outside the city. Content delivered by the study leader on the way to the destination\, after the secondary pick-up\, is an integral part of the study tour experience. Meeting the group once the tour is en route is discouraged.\nTour participants meet at and leave by bus the Mayflower Hotel\, Connecticut Ave. and DeSales St. NW\, with a pickup stop at the Giant Food\, 5320 Zenith Overlook\, Bethesda\, MD\, at about 8:15 a.m.\nTour includes lunch and afternoon refreshments.\nThe tour involves a short\, flat hike\, plus walking and standing at most sites.\nGeneral Information\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday\, October 24\, 2024.\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nAs we aim to move away from single use water bottles\, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour. \nRegister here
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/autumn-splendor-in-montgomery-countys-agricultural-reserve/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240801T214241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T214241Z
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SUMMARY:An Immersion in Nature Japanese Forest Bathing\, Urban Style
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nShinrin-yoku (translated as “forest bathing”) began in Japan in the 1980s. Rooted in Shinto and Buddhist traditions of reverence for nature\, the practice involves a full sensory immersion in the outdoors. Health studies conducted in Japan\, Europe\, North America\, and elsewhere around the world\, document the mental and physical health benefits of quiet time spent in nature\, including lowered blood pressure and stress hormone levels\, as well as improved mood and cognition. Many recent studies are focused on the health benefits of time spent in natural landscapes within cities. \nExperience forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a certified nature and forest-therapy guide and author of several nature books\, including Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons\, leads a 2-hour walk in the Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle. Move slowly to soak up the beauty of the Moongate Garden\, inspired by the Chinese Temple of Heaven; the Fountain Garden\, modeled after the Court of the Lions at the Alhambra; and the Victorian Parterre. This unique and restorative celebration of the beauty of autumn in one of the garden gems of the nation’s capital is the perfect way to learn why forest bathing is becoming popular all over the world. \nAll participants receive a signed copy of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons (Rock Point). \nKnow Before You Go\nTour participants meet at the entrance to the S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW\, Washington\, DC).\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\nOctober 9\nGeneral Information\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, October 7\, 2024.\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nAs we aim to move away from single use water bottles\, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/an-immersion-in-nature-japanese-forest-bathing-urban-style/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240930T145604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T145604Z
UID:2081-1727807400-1727814600@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:If the Forest Could Talk\, What Would It Say? Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \n \nThe Writer’s Center \n\nYou’re invited to the opening symposium of “If The Forest Could Talk\, What Would It Say?” by DC-based artist Sophia McCrocklin. Speakers include: Sophia McCrocklin\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, Jeanne Braha\, Executive Director of Rock Creek Conservancy\, Brian Joyner of Rock Creek Park\, Josh Tulkin of MD Sierra Club\, and author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley.  Join us as we celebrate the beautiful yet fragile forests of Rock Creek Park.\n\nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/if-the-forest-could-talk-what-would-it-say-symposium/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20231128T200259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T140603Z
UID:1909-1726272000-1726703999@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota: Badlands\, Bison\, and the Making of a Conservationist - Register with Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Fly west and experience the wild beauty of the Dakota Territory that shaped young Theodore Roosevelt’s course as a conservationist and naturalist. \nRegister Here. \n \nIn 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
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/theodore-roosevelts-north-dakota/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240607T224112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T212746Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Wild Walking: A Guide to Forest Bathing through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Join Capital Nature co-founder Ana Ka’ahanui for a talk with local author\, naturalist\, certified forest bathing guide and Capital Nature advisor Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie will talk about her newly released book\, Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons\, sharing a brief history and description of forest bathing and its many health benefits. Melanie will be joined by other DC-area guides as they describe the special joys and opportunities for forest bathing in the DMV during the summer months. \nWild Walking is the re-release of Melanie’s original book The Joy of Forest Bathing\, complete with updated design and illustrations. The new edition is available on Amazon and at Politics & Prose as of June 4th. Hear Melanie on the health benefits of forest bathing during a recent Pensacola NPR affiliate story and interview. You can learn more about DC-area forest bathing and sign up for an upcoming walk with Ana and other area certified guides here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/author-talk-wild-walking-a-guide-to-forest-bathing-through-the-seasons/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240610T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T202406Z
UID:2022-1718928000-1719100799@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: A Guided Walk along the Rio Grande River Trail
DESCRIPTION:The beauty and wonder of nature and trees can produce mental\, emotional\, and physical health benefits. Guided forest bathing\, or forest therapy\, is said to lower blood pressure\, pulse rate\, and cortisol levels; improve mood; and may even boost our immunity. Join us for morning walks along the Rio Grande River Trail to experience the benefits of this healing practice for yourself and to learn the history and background of forest bathing with author\, naturalist\, and certified forest therapy guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley. \n  \nBuy your pass here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-a-guided-walk-along-the-rio-grande-river-trail/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240301T224712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T164819Z
UID:1942-1716458400-1716471000@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Spring on Sugarloaf Mountain (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Natural beauty and fascinating history await this spring. Spend a day hiking to the summit of Washington\, D.C.’s local mountain\, a natural treasure less than an hour’s drive from the city. The picturesque and rocky Sugarloaf offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside of Montgomery and Frederick counties in Maryland. \nGuided by popular study leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, learn about the mountain’s plants and wildlife\, seasonal changes\, geology\, and history. Spend time on the summit\, composed of pink quartzite and forested with uncommon table mountain pines and mountain laurel\, for a light lunch and a bit of forest bathing. \nIn addition to the deep dive into the flora and fauna of our local monadnock\, get insights into two remarkable preservation stories: \n\nGordon Strong’s lifelong mission to save Sugarloaf Mountain from development and keep it open for public enjoyment and education under the administration of Stronghold\, a nonprofit corporation.\nMontgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve.\n\nHikers also hear tales about how plans for Sugarloaf Mountain by two of the 20th century’s most formidable personalities\, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Frank Lloyd Wright\, were thwarted. \nChoukas-Bradley spent 20 years living near the base of Sugarloaf in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve and has authored two books about the mountain: one about its trees and wildflowers\, and the other Sugarloaf: The Mountain’s History\, Geology and Natural Lore. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet on site at the West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, Maryland.\nImportant Note: Tour participants must be in good physical condition to hike the steep trail to the summit\, which includes a long set of stone steps. Total hike distance is less than 1 ½ miles\, and many stops are made en route. Hiking shoes required.\nLunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThe tour is limited to 20 participants.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nMay 22\nMay 23\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, May 20\, 2024.\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/spring-on-sugarloaf-mountain-3/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240301T224600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T164455Z
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SUMMARY:Spring on Sugarloaf Mountain (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Natural beauty and fascinating history await this spring. Spend a day hiking to the summit of Washington\, D.C.’s local mountain\, a natural treasure less than an hour’s drive from the city. The picturesque and rocky Sugarloaf offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside of Montgomery and Frederick counties in Maryland. \nGuided by popular study leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, learn about the mountain’s plants and wildlife\, seasonal changes\, geology\, and history. Spend time on the summit\, composed of pink quartzite and forested with uncommon table mountain pines and mountain laurel\, for a light lunch and a bit of forest bathing. \nIn addition to the deep dive into the flora and fauna of our local monadnock\, get insights into two remarkable preservation stories: \n\nGordon Strong’s lifelong mission to save Sugarloaf Mountain from development and keep it open for public enjoyment and education under the administration of Stronghold\, a nonprofit corporation.\nMontgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve.\n\nHikers also hear tales about how plans for Sugarloaf Mountain by two of the 20th century’s most formidable personalities\, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Frank Lloyd Wright\, were thwarted. \nChoukas-Bradley spent 20 years living near the base of Sugarloaf in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve and has authored two books about the mountain: one about its trees and wildflowers\, and the other Sugarloaf: The Mountain’s History\, Geology and Natural Lore. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet on site at the West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, Maryland.\nImportant Note: Tour participants must be in good physical condition to hike the steep trail to the summit\, which includes a long set of stone steps. Total hike distance is less than 1 ½ miles\, and many stops are made en route. Hiking shoes required.\nLunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThe tour is limited to 20 participants.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nMay 22\nMay 23\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, May 20\, 2024.\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/spring-on-sugarloaf-mountain-2/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240301T224345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T164531Z
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SUMMARY:Spring on Sugarloaf Mountain (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Natural beauty and fascinating history await this spring. Spend a day hiking to the summit of Washington\, D.C.’s local mountain\, a natural treasure less than an hour’s drive from the city. The picturesque and rocky Sugarloaf offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside of Montgomery and Frederick counties in Maryland. \nGuided by popular study leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, learn about the mountain’s plants and wildlife\, seasonal changes\, geology\, and history. Spend time on the summit\, composed of pink quartzite and forested with uncommon table mountain pines and mountain laurel\, for a light lunch and a bit of forest bathing. \nIn addition to the deep dive into the flora and fauna of our local monadnock\, get insights into two remarkable preservation stories: \n\nGordon Strong’s lifelong mission to save Sugarloaf Mountain from development and keep it open for public enjoyment and education under the administration of Stronghold\, a nonprofit corporation.\nMontgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve.\n\nHikers also hear tales about how plans for Sugarloaf Mountain by two of the 20th century’s most formidable personalities\, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Frank Lloyd Wright\, were thwarted. \nChoukas-Bradley spent 20 years living near the base of Sugarloaf in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve and has authored two books about the mountain: one about its trees and wildflowers\, and the other Sugarloaf: The Mountain’s History\, Geology and Natural Lore. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet on site at the West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, Maryland.\nImportant Note: Tour participants must be in good physical condition to hike the steep trail to the summit\, which includes a long set of stone steps. Total hike distance is less than 1 ½ miles\, and many stops are made en route. Hiking shoes required.\nLunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThe tour is limited to 20 participants.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nMay 22\nMay 23\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, May 20\, 2024.\nSmithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour\, both for your safety or the safety of others.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/spring-on-sugarloaf-mountain/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240320T140957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T195928Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Spring Walk at Tregaron Conservancy with Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Politics and Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and A Year in Rock Creek Park\, for a spring forest bathing walk through the enchanting Tregaron Conservancy\, a woodland garden tucked away in the midst of northwest Washington that has been restored and stewarded by a non-profit organization since 2006. One Friday\, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click Here for more info.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-spring-walk-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley-politics-and-prose/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240320T141246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T164120Z
UID:1972-1714212000-1714222800@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Spring Tree Walk on the Capitol Grounds with Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Politics and Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of City of Trees and several other nature books\, for a spring walking tour of 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 springtime splendor including several species of maple and magnolia\, century-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoia\, and the intriguing jujube. One Saturday\, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click Here for more info. 
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/spring-tree-walk-on-the-capitol-grounds-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley-politics-and-prose/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240301T222754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T143100Z
UID:1930-1714125600-1714132800@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Walk through the Regional Garden - On-site Tour (U.S. Botanic Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, Author of Wild Walking: A Guide to Forest Bathing through the Seasons\, City of Trees\, and other regional nature books \n  \nCelebrate Arbor Day by walking through the outdoor Regional Garden with Melanie\, award-winning author and D.C. tree expert. Learn to identify leafing and flowering trees of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain such as tupelo\, hop-hornbeam\, red buckeye\, pawpaw\, common persimmon\, oaks\, and many other native trees. Melanie 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. \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). \nIntended Audience: All-Levels. Suitable for all learners\, this program will provide a variety of content. Program providers will answer both introductory and more advanced questions. \nDATE: Friday\, April 26\nTIME: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern\nLOCATION: Regional Garden (group will meet by the entrance to the Conservatory on the Terrace)\nFREE: Pre-registration required
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/arbor-day-walk-through-the-regional-garden-on-site-tour/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240301T223644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T143021Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebells and Budbreak at Boundary Bridge (Nature Forward)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Melanie Choukas-Bradley\nWe’re delighted that the author of the award-winning book A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and the critically acclaimed City of Trees\, will offer her 18th year of Nature Forward walks in the country’s oldest urban national park. Under her expert guidance\, you will witness the annual floral miracle of Virginia bluebells in the floodplain forest\, while the leaves of the tulip tree and American beech begin to spill from their buds. We’ll hope to catch spring beauties\, wild ginger\, cut-leafed toothwort\, and other blooming spring ephemerals as we explore both floodplain and upland woods at a leisurely pace. Time permitting\, we’ll do a bit of “forest bathing.” Throughout\, we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for belted kingfishers\, wood ducks\, migrant songbirds\, and tiny spring peeper frogs. Expect some uphill/downhill on natural surface trails which may be muddy and/or slippery. Please note: There are no restrooms at our meeting place or along the route. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/bluebells-and-budbreak-at-boundary-bridge/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131058
CREATED:20240204T223742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T142953Z
UID:1924-1712228400-1712237400@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Springtime on the Potomac Heritage Trail: A Wildflower Hike at Turkey Run Park (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge\, a 1\,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by Virginia bluebells and other spring ephemeral wildflowers. Keep an eye out for great blue herons and other native fauna in the temporary pools and side channels and in the Potomac River itself. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the adventure. \nStudy leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a naturalist and the author of six regional nature books\, has explored the Potomac Gorge from Great Falls to Theodore Roosevelt Island for a forthcoming book\, and this trek covers one of her favorite sections. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/springtime-on-the-potomac-heritage-trail-a-wildflower-hike-at-turkey-run-park-3/
LOCATION:DC
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