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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:Casey Trees: Spring Tree Walk in Rock Creek Park with Melanie Choukas-Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a historic\, scenic tree walk through Rock Creek Park\, led by author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley. \nMore than twice the size of Central Park and the oldest urban national park in the U.S.\, Rock Creek Park is an 85% forested gem coursing through the heart of our city. \nJoin Casey Trees and nature book author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a three-hour tree walk along scenic Rock Creek and through the upland woods of the Western Ridge Trail. \nMelanie will show you how to identify American hornbeam\, American elm\, river birch\, American sycamore\, boxelder\, black walnut and other stalwarts of the floodplain forest. She’ll then lead us into the upland woods where several species of oak\, including DC’s official tree\, the scarlet oak and a large spreading post oak\, mockernut and pignut hickories\, American beeches\, and sugar and red maples flourish. \nWhile gazing into the boughs of DC’s official tree we’ll listen for DC’s official bird\, the wood thrush\, recently returned from Central America. We’ll begin our tree walk near historic Peirce Mill\, an early 19th century gristmill\, and walk past an heirloom orchard and a fish ladder built to assist migrating herring. \nDuring our walk we’ll stand on Boulder Bridge\, built in 1902\, and gaze at the precise spot where President Theodore Roosevelt scaled a wall during his famous rock scrambles. \nThe walk should take approximately 3 hours and cover a little over 2 miles with moderate elevation change. In the case of light rain\, we will proceed as planned. However\, in the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms\, the rain date is Sunday\, May 3\, at the same time and place. \nMeeting Place: We’ll meet at Picnic Grove #1\, just south of Peirce Mill\, at 9:45 am to start the walk by 10 am. \nParking and Public Transportation: Limited parking is available at Picnic Grove #1. The Cleveland Park Metro station is a 15-20 minute walk away and the Van Ness-UDC Metro station is a 25-30 minute walk. \nWhat to Expect: While it will be an easy-paced walk\, please note that there will be uneven surfaces and perhaps muddy areas. \nWhat to Bring: We recommend clothes to protect you from the sun and closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking. Bring water\, snacks\, and wear sunscreen\, a hat\, and tick/mosquito protection. \nRestrooms: Restrooms are available at the start and close of the walk. \nCancellations: If you are no longer able to attend\, please let us know so others may attend. \nYouth Attendees: Youth attendees may participate with an adult present. However\, the content is designed for adults and may not be appropriate for youth. \nAnimals: Please no animals\, except for service animals. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/spring-tree-walk-in-rock-creek-park-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/
LOCATION:Piece Mill\, 2401 Tilden Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Politics & Prose: WALKING TOUR: A Magical Spring Forest Bathing Walk at Tregaron Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 magical 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. 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.  \nSign Up Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/politics-prose-walking-tour-a-magical-spring-forest-bathing-walk-at-tregaron-conservancy/
LOCATION:Tregaron Conservancy\, 3031 Klingle Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Associates: An Immersion in Nature: Japanese Forest Bathing in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Experience forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a certified nature and forest-therapy guide and author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons and A Year in Rock Creek Park\, leads a 2-hour walk along a scenic stretch of Rock Creek in the nation’s oldest urban national park. Move slowly to soak up the beauty of the flowing creek and the lush June greens of the bountiful trees. Focus on the sights\, sounds\, and woodsy fragrances of Rock Creek Park\, letting go of cares while slowly exploring the surroundings through all senses. This restorative celebration of the beauty of late spring in the wooded heart of the nation’s capital is the perfect way to learn why forest bathing is becoming popular all over the world. \nRegister Here. \nCode: 1CSA02\nLocation:\nTour meets at Picnic Grove 6 in Rock\nCreek Park\, located along\nBeach Drive NW\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/smithsonian-associates-an-immersion-in-nature-japanese-forest-bathing-in-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Associates: An Immersion in Nature: Japanese Forest Bathing in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Experience forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a certified nature and forest-therapy guide and author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons and A Year in Rock Creek Park\, leads a 2-hour walk along a scenic stretch of Rock Creek in the nation’s oldest urban national park. Move slowly to soak up the beauty of the flowing creek and the lush June greens of the bountiful trees. Focus on the sights\, sounds\, and woodsy fragrances of Rock Creek Park\, letting go of cares while slowly exploring the surroundings through all senses. This restorative celebration of the beauty of late spring in the wooded heart of the nation’s capital is the perfect way to learn why forest bathing is becoming popular all over the world. \nRegister Here. \nCode: 1CSA02\nLocation:\nTour meets at Picnic Grove 6 in Rock\nCreek Park\, located along\nBeach Drive NW\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/smithsonian-associates-an-immersion-in-nature-japanese-forest-bathing-in-rock-creek-park-2/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Associates: Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Fly west and experience the wild beauty of the Dakota Territory that shaped young Theodore Roosevelt’s course as a conservationist and naturalist. Follow the future president’s steps in these landscapes – filled with dramatic vistas\, vividly colored canyons\, and wandering herds of wild bison. \nLeader: Melanie Choukas-Bradley\nRegister Here.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/theodore-roosevelts-north-dakota-badlands-bison-and-the-making-of-a-conservationist-register-with-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:DC
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