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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T150000
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SUMMARY:Literary Hill Bookfest
DESCRIPTION:The Literary Hill BookFest showcases 40+ authors\, booksellers\, and literary organizations. The event takes place this Sunday\, September 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the North Hall at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill.\n\nThe festival shines a spotlight on Capitol Hill-based booksellers\, publishers\, and other literary organizations and celebrates the Hill as a respected center for literacy and the humanities.\nBEFORE THE BOOKFEST \n— Use the official event hashtag #LHBF2023 in your tweets and tag us on your social media accounts with @theliteraryhill. We will “like” and retweet to share your post! \n— Keep your fans up-to-date  on BookFest developments by sharing or retweeting our posts! We are actively promoting this year’s event on Instagram\, Twitter (X)\, and Facebook. \nDURING THE BOOKFEST \n— Go live from your table on Instagram or Facebook\, or record some snippets of your author talk (if you’re scheduled for one) for Reels. Send out live posts or threads. \n— Tag other BookFest authors in your posts. Who else is writing in your genre? Whe else is participating onyour panel? \nAFTER THE BOOKFEST \n— Thank all your visitors and invite them to see you again at next year’s BookFest!
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/literary-hill-bookfest/
LOCATION:North Hall at Eastern Market\, Capitol Hill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
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SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Stone steps and bridge at Theodore Roosevelt Island\nEnjoy a spring morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of the book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows the 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. \nShe 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 set against the capital city. \nIn addition to her book on Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles\, including The Joy of Forest Bathing and City of Trees\, available for sale through Politics & Prose. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Island Bridge off the parking lot (George Washington Memorial Parkway northbound lanes between Roosevelt Bridge and Key Bridge).\nBring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes.\nThis is an easy-to-moderate walk.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nMay 24\nMay 25\n\nBook Sale Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of The Joy of Forest Bathing 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” 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\, May 22\, 2023.\nSmithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Bliss: An Immersive Nature Walk (On-site Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing\, City of Trees\, and other regional nature books leads this slow-moving\, immersive tour through the USBG outdoor gardens. The tour aims to promote wellness and reflection on nature. Join Melanie as she guides you to explore the beauty and wonder of the gated outdoor gardens through all five senses. You will pause throughout to witness exquisite May flowers and abundant pollinators of the Garden\, share experiences\, and explore observations. At the conclusion of the journey\, you will have the opportunity to reflect and sip some pure maple sap “tea.” \nIntended Audience: All Levels: Suitable for all learners\, this program will provide a variety of content. Program provider will answer both introductory and more advanced questions. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 20\nTIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLOCATION: Group will meet on the Terrace by the entrance to the Conservatory\nFREE: Pre-registration required
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/botanical-bliss-an-immersive-nature-walk-on-site-tour/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
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SUMMARY:Capitol Tree Walk with Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley — Politics & 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. \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. \nIn addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC\, Melanie 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 U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, at 10 AM. \nKnow Before You Go: Politics 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 requirement 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 U.S. 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapitol Tree Walk Trip Product\n\n$50.00
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/capitol-tree-walk-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley-politics-prose/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk with Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley — Politics & Prose
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 5 BECAUSE OF RAIN \n\n\nJoin Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and several other nature books 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. We will meander under tall trees\, 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. \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. \nKnow Before You Go: \nPreparation for the Walk: Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared for slow walking on natural trails and stone steps with some hill climbing. 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: Tregaron is a 10-15 minute walk from the Cleveland Park and Woodley Metro stops and can be accessed on foot or by bicycle (no bikes allowed within Tregaron) from the Klingle Valley Trail in Rock Creek Park. \nWe will meet at the iron gate entrance at 3031 Klingle Road\, NW. You may also enter from 3100 Macomb Street\, NW and walk through the park to meet up with us at the gate on Klingle. \nPlease note: there are no restrooms at Tregaron. There is a Starbucks on Connecticut Avenue across from the Zoo on Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park\, each of which is a 10-15 minute walk from the meeting place.  \nPlease visit this site for detailed transportation options and directions\, a map and information about the Tregaron Conservancy. \nRegistration Limited to 15 people.  \nPlease let us know any questions. Email: classes@politics-prose.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForest Bathing Trip Product\n\n$50.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nclick here for details
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-walk-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley-politics-prose/
LOCATION:Tregaron Conservancy\, 3031 Klingle Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T133000
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SUMMARY:Springtime on the Potomac Heritage Trail: A Wildflower Hike at Turkey Run Park (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge\, a 1\,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia\, and one of the most geologically diverse places on Earth. Hiking north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail\, experience the contrasting terrains of the more gentle\, terraced landscape in Maryland and the steeper\, dissected area in Virginia. \nTrek along one of the most scenic sections of the Potomac River on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by Virginia bluebells. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for great blue herons and other native fauna found in the temporary pools and side channels. \nStudy leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a naturalist and author of several Washington-area nature books\, has spent a year exploring the Potomac Gorge from Great Falls to Theodore Roosevelt Island for a forthcoming book\, and this trek covers one of her favorite sections of the gorge. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the adventure. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet at on site at Parking Lot C in Turkey Run Park (the first parking lot from George Washington Memorial Parkway).\nAdditional information is emailed two weeks prior to the tour.\nWhile the hike includes mostly flat terrain\, tour participants must be in good physical condition. The route includes a long flight of well-engineered wooden steps descending into the gorge and back up\, plus a stream crossing on stepping stones. Total hike distance is 2–2.5 miles\, and many stops are made en route.\nLunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy while on the trail.\nThe tour is limited to 20 participants.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nApril 12\nApril 13\n\nMay We Suggest\nIf you are interested in this tour\, check out A Journey Through the Potomac Gorge program on Wednesday\, March 29\, 12 p.m. ET on Zoom. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, April 10\, 2023.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/springtime-on-the-potomac-heritage-trail-a-wildflower-hike-at-turkey-run-park-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Turkey Run Park\, (first parking lot from Park's George Washington Memorial Parkway exit)\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T130000
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SUMMARY:Bluebells and Budbreak at Boundary Bridge (Nature Forward)
DESCRIPTION:The author of the award-winning book\, A Year in Rock Creek Park and the critically acclaimed City of Trees will offer her 17th 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\, spring beauties\, and trout lilies in the floodplain forest\, while the leaves of tulip tree and American beech begin to spill from their buds. \nWe’ll hope to catch bloodroot\, 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 walking on natural surface trails which may be muddy and/or slippery.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/bluebells/
LOCATION:Boundary Bridge at Rock Creek Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20230328T005208Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Capitol Grounds Tree Walk With Melanie Choukas-Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Washington DC has been known as “The City of Trees” for over 100 years. With a rich arboreal history and amazing ecological diversity\, it’s easy to understand how we’ve earned this name! Join us for an exciting opportunity with DC naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of City of Trees and several other nature books\, for an early spring tree tour of the historic and botanically diverse trees of the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum(the new official name of the site). \nDuring this tree walk we will circumnavigate the Capitol\, admiring and studying the trees in earliest springtime splendor including several species of maple and magnolia\, century-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoias\, and the intriguing jujube. In addition to the earliest blooms at the Capitol\, we’ll get a last look at many winter buds just before budbreak. \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 over 40 years beginning with research for the first edition of her local nature classic\, City of Trees. \nIn addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC; Melanie 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. \nRegister today to learn from Melanie and see some of our District’s most beautiful trees as they start to transform and blossom for Spring!
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/u-s-capitol-grounds-tree-walk-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T133000
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SUMMARY:A Journey Through the Potomac Gorge: Afternoon Lecture/Seminar (Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Potomac River\, Great Falls National Park\n\nThe Potomac Gorge is one of the most biologically diverse and ecologically significant landmarks in the nation\, supporting a wide range of habitats\, plants\, and animals\, including many rare species. It has held an important place in human history since the Ice Age. Although many people are aware of sections of this treasured landscape\, few know and appreciate the Potomac Gorge as a whole. \n\n\n\nNaturalist and popular study leader Melanie Choukas-Bradley has spent the past year exploring the gorge on foot\, by bicycle\, and by kayak. She leads a virtual journey into what’s perhaps the most dramatic section of the 405-mile-long river: the 15-mile stretch in the backyard of the nation’s capital where the Potomac drops 130 feet from the hard bedrock of the Piedmont to the flat Atlantic Coastal Plain. \nShe traces the Potomac Gorge from its origin at the scenic wonder of Great Falls in Maryland and Virginia and follows it as it flows\, often through dramatic cliffs and bluffs\, to Theodore Roosevelt Island in the District. She spotlights aspects of the spectacular parkland on both sides of the river\, including the C&O Canal\, Billy Goat Trail\, Carderock\, Cabin John Creek in Maryland\, Difficult Run\, Turkey Run\, Scott’s Run\, and the Potomac Heritage Trail in Virginia. The program offers the perfect way to plan your outdoor adventures for the coming seasons. \nChoukas-Bradley is the author of City of Trees: A Year in Rock Creek Park; and Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. \nMay We Suggest\nIf you are interested in this program\, check out our Springtime on the Potomac Heritage Trail: A Wildflower Hike at Turkey Run Park in-person tours on April 11\, April 12\, or April 13. \nGeneral Information\n\nView Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-journey-through-the-potomac-gorge-afternoon-lecture-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20230125T212338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T212338Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Talk: Potomac Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Potomac Gorge’s fascinating landscapes & plant life through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley via Zoom. \nZoom link will be sent to confirmed participants. RSVP to Melissa Rodriguez at 301-608-1188 x204 or Rodriguez@potomac.org
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/zoom-talk-potomac-conservancy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20230201T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T204421Z
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SUMMARY:The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees
DESCRIPTION:A lively lunchtime talk about the amazing life and beauty of DC area trees in winter. \nWinter reveals the forms and details of trees that often go unnoticed during nature’s busy seasons. There is magic in the air\, even if we’ve had no snow! \nJoin Capital Nature and naturalists Melanie Choukas-Bradley and Alonso Abugattas as we explore the subtle beauty of trees in winter. We’ll look at trees you may find in your neighborhood or local parks\, highlighting their winter garb and their special stories. \nWe’ll draw on plant science and folklore from Chesapeake indigenous and European traditions. And as winter inches toward spring\, our naturalists will show us how close observation will reveal the signs of budding life.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-beauty-and-magic-of-winter-trees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220819T151020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T152240Z
UID:1668-1668591000-1668601800@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Autumn Tree Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island — Audubon Naturalist Society
DESCRIPTION:Join longtime ANS field trip leader and author of the award-winning book\, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island\, and several other nature books\, for a seasonal exploration of this 90-acre island in the Potomac River which serves as a fitting memorial to our conservationist and naturalist 26th President—and Audubon Naturalist Society member. \nThis fall tree walk will take you deep into the island\, where swamp and tidal inlet can be explored by boardwalk as willows\, bald cypresses and cattails frame views of the city behind it. We’ll see autumn color among the trees as well as exciting new vistas as the leaves fall. In addition to sharing her knowledge and love of the Island’s trees\, Melanie will share details of this National Park’s fascinating history. \nExpect a flat walk of nearly two miles at a leisurely pace. \nOur circuit walk will traverse natural surface trails as well as boardwalk\, both of which may be muddy and/or slippery.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/autumn-tree-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-island-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20221007T015443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T050347Z
UID:1694-1668076200-1668085200@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Autumn Hiking: Sugarloaf Mountain — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Note: This program has a rescheduled date (originally November 11\, 2022). \nNatural beauty and fascinating history await this fall. Spend an autumn 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. With color in the trees and fallen leaves on the ground\, exciting rural vistas open up. \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: Gordon 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\, and Montgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve. Hikers also hear tales about how the Sugarloaf Mountain plans of 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. \nAdditional Date Options\n\nNovember 8\nNovember 10\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, November 7\, 2022.\nThe tour meets on site at West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, MD.\nTour 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. Lunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThis tour is limited to 20 participants.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/autumn-hiking-sugarloaf-mountain-3/
LOCATION:West View Parking Lot: Sugarloaf Mountain\, Dickerson\, MD\, 20842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20221007T014441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T050456Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Hiking: Sugarloaf Mountain — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Note: This program has a rescheduled date (originally November 11\, 2022). \nNatural beauty and fascinating history await this fall. Spend an autumn 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. With color in the trees and fallen leaves on the ground\, exciting rural vistas open up. \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: Gordon 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\, and Montgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve. Hikers also hear tales about how the Sugarloaf Mountain plans of 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. \nAdditional Date Options\n\nNovember 8\nNovember 11\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, November 7\, 2022.\nThe tour meets on site at West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, MD.\nTour 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. Lunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThis tour is limited to 20 participants.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/autumn-hiking-sugarloaf-mountain-2/
LOCATION:West View Parking Lot: Sugarloaf Mountain\, Dickerson\, MD\, 20842\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20221007T012620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T050532Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Hiking: Sugarloaf Mountain — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Note: This program has a rescheduled date (originally November 11\, 2022). \nNatural beauty and fascinating history await this fall. Spend an autumn 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. With color in the trees and fallen leaves on the ground\, exciting rural vistas open up. \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: Gordon 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\, and Montgomery County’s innovative 93\,000-acre farmland preservation area known as the Agricultural Reserve. Hikers also hear tales about how the Sugarloaf Mountain plans of 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. \nAdditional Date Options\n\nNovember 9\nNovember 10\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, November 7\, 2022.\nThe tour meets on site at West View parking lot\, Sugarloaf Mountain Drive\, Dickerson\, MD.\nTour 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. Lunch is not included; please pack your own food to enjoy on the summit.\nThis tour is limited to 20 participants.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/autumn-hiking-sugarloaf-mountain/
LOCATION:West View Parking Lot: Sugarloaf Mountain\, Dickerson\, MD\, 20842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220805T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T193007Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Tree Walk 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 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. \nIn 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\, October 15th. \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 \nTickets: https://www.politics-prose.com/product/capitol-tree-walk-trip-product \nRegistration Limited to 20 participants. \nPlease let us know any questions. Email: classes@politics-prose.com \nCity of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220805T175312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T204534Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk with Author 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\, 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. \n\nWe will meander under tall trees\, cross picturesque bridges over musical streams\, and climb stone steps through a century-old cultivated and wild woodland landscape reminiscent of “the secret garden.” \n\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.\n\nShe 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. \n\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.\n\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.\nWe’ll continue monitoring the Covid situation closely\, and any decision to reinstate a mask mandate or vaccine acknowledgement requirement will be tied to the community rating system recently introduced by the CDC.\n\nPreparation for the Walk: Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared for slow walking on natural trails and stone steps with some hill climbing. Bring rain gear if showers are expected. \n\nWeather Policy: We will go ahead in light intermittent rain but will reschedule if steady heavy rain is in the forecast.\n\nDirections\, Map and other information: \nTregaron is a 10-15 minute walk from the Cleveland Park and Woodley Metro stops and can be accessed on foot or by bicycle (no bikes allowed within Tregaron) from the Klingle Valley Trail in Rock Creek Park. \n\n\nWe will meet at the iron gate entrance at 3031 Klingle Road\, NW. You may also enter from 3100 Macomb Street\, NW and walk through the park to meet up with us at the gate on Klingle. \n\nPlease note: there are no restrooms at Tregaron. There is a Starbucks on Connecticut Avenue across from the Zoo on Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park\, each of which is a 10-15 minute walk from the meeting place.\n\nPlease visit this site for detailed transportation options and directions\, a map and information about the Tregaron Conservancy: \n\nhttps://www.tregaronconservancy.org/directions/.\nRegistration Limited to 15 people.\n\nPlease let us know any questions.\n\nEmail: classes@politics-prose.com\n\nTickets: https://www.politics-prose.com/product/forest-bathing-trip-product\n\nThe Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places and Rejuvenate Your Life
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing-walk-with-author-melanie-choukas-bradley-politics-and-prose/
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220508T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T163646Z
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SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota: Badlands and More (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 place of refuge and solace after the deaths of his wife and mother. \nThe Badlands did transform Roosevelt over the course of the more than three decades he lived or visited there\, reinventing himself into the kind of vigorous outdoorsman 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 an extraordinary 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\, president of the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University\, and National Park Service rangers are among the specialists who 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 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. \nTravel Information\nFlights 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\n\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 $300 (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 registered\, additional information will be sent via email. For questions\, please call the tours office at 202-633-8599.\nRegistrants may want to consider purchasing trip insurance.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n$1\,750 – Double Room Member\n\n$2\,050 – Single Room Member\n\n$2\,100 – Double Room Non-Member\n\n$2\,400 – Single Room Non-Member\n\nMore information on the Smithsonian Associates website.\n  \nProof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/theodore-roosevelts-north-dakota-badlands-bison-and-the-making-of-a-conservationist/
LOCATION:Various Locations in North Dakota\, Bismarck\, ND\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220331T211519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T193521Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk with Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Guided Walk — Politics & Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of The Joy of Forest Bathing and A Year in Rock Creek Park\, and several other nature books\, 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 nonprofit organization since 2006. \nWe will meander under tall trees resplendent with spring foliage\, 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. \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. \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:  \nDress in comfortable clothing and be prepared for slow walking on natural trails and stone steps with some hill climbing. Bring rain gear if showers are expected. \nWeather Policy:  \nWe will go ahead in light intermittent rain but will cancel if steady heavy rain is in the forecast. \nDirections\, Map and other information:  \nTregaron is a 10-15 minute walk from the Cleveland Park and Woodley Metro stops and can be accessed on foot or by bicycle (no bikes allowed within Tregaron) from the Klingle Valley Trail in Rock Creek Park. We will meet at the iron gate entrance at 3031 Klingle Road\, NW. You may also enter from 3100 Macomb Street\, NW and walk through the park to meet up with us at the gate on Klingle. \nPlease note: there are no restrooms at Tregaron. There is a Starbucks on Connecticut Avenue across from the Zoo on Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park\, each of which is a 10-15 minute walk from the meeting place.  \nPlease visit this site for detailed transportation options and directions\, a map and information about the Tregaron Conservancy: https://www.tregaronconservancy.org/directions/. \nRegistration Limited to 15 people.  \nPlease let us know any questions and email: classes@politics-prose.com \n\nForest Bathing Trip Product\n\n$50.00
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Tregaron Conservancy\, 3031 Klingle Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220310T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T233049Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Smithsonian Associates — Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:This program has a rescheduled date (originally May 13\, 2022). \nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nSpend a spring morning exploring the verdant wooded trails of Rock Creek Park with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of the award-winning A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild\, Wooded Heart of Washington\, DC. She surveys the botanically diverse native trees of Rock Creek Park’s floodplain forest and upland woods and covers the history of D.C.’s woodland gem\, the oldest urban national park in the country\, twice the size of Central Park. View the outcrops where an exuberant President Theodore Roosevelt led his famous rock scrambles and get acquainted with the well-maintained trail network that now provides recreation for millions of local residents and visitors annually. \nThe walk begins near Peirce Mill\, the historic and recently restored grist mill that celebrates the region’s agrarian past. Participants view the adjacent fish ladder that opened the spawning route for migrating shad and herring\, dubbed the “herring highway.” \nOther Rescheduled Date Options\n\nJune 15\nJune 16\n\nBook Sale 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” 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 Thursday\, June 16\, 2022.\nThe tour is 3 hours in length; meeting next to the parking lot across from Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, D.C.; parking is available in the lot and on nearby side streets; restrooms may be open.\nMasks are required and the tour is limited to 20 participants. Bring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes. This is an easy-to-moderate walk.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-a-nature-and-history-walk-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates-6/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill at Rock Creek Park\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220310T132810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172243Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Smithsonian Associates — Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis program has a rescheduled date (originally May 13\, 2022). \nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nSpend a spring morning exploring the verdant wooded trails of Rock Creek Park with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of the award-winning A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild\, Wooded Heart of Washington\, DC. She surveys the botanically diverse native trees of Rock Creek Park’s floodplain forest and upland woods and covers the history of D.C.’s woodland gem\, the oldest urban national park in the country\, twice the size of Central Park. View the outcrops where an exuberant President Theodore Roosevelt led his famous rock scrambles and get acquainted with the well-maintained trail network that now provides recreation for millions of local residents and visitors annually. \nThe walk begins near Peirce Mill\, the historic and recently restored grist mill that celebrates the region’s agrarian past. Participants view the adjacent fish ladder that opened the spawning route for migrating shad and herring\, dubbed the “herring highway.” \nOther Rescheduled Date Options\n\nJune 15\nJune 16\n\nBook Sale 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” 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 Thursday\, June 16\, 2022.\nThe tour is 3 hours in length; meeting next to the parking lot across from Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, D.C.; parking is available in the lot and on nearby side streets; restrooms may be open.\nMasks are required and the tour is limited to 20 participants. Bring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes. This is an easy-to-moderate walk.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-a-nature-and-history-walk-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates-5/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill at Rock Creek Park\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220310T135837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T173439Z
UID:1550-1655281800-1655292600@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Smithsonian Associates — Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis program has a rescheduled date (originally May 13\, 2022). \nPlease Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nSpend a spring morning exploring the verdant wooded trails of Rock Creek Park with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of the award-winning A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild\, Wooded Heart of Washington\, DC. She surveys the botanically diverse native trees of Rock Creek Park’s floodplain forest and upland woods and covers the history of D.C.’s woodland gem\, the oldest urban national park in the country\, twice the size of Central Park. View the outcrops where an exuberant President Theodore Roosevelt led his famous rock scrambles and get acquainted with the well-maintained trail network that now provides recreation for millions of local residents and visitors annually. \nThe walk begins near Peirce Mill\, the historic and recently restored grist mill that celebrates the region’s agrarian past. Participants view the adjacent fish ladder that opened the spawning route for migrating shad and herring\, dubbed the “herring highway.” \nOther Rescheduled Date Options\n\nJune 15\nJune 16\n\nBook Sale 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” 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 Thursday\, June 16\, 2022.\nThe tour is 3 hours in length; meeting next to the parking lot across from Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, D.C.; parking is available in the lot and on nearby side streets; restrooms may be open.\nMasks are required and the tour is limited to 20 participants. Bring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes. This is an easy-to-moderate walk.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-a-nature-and-history-walk-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates-7/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill at Rock Creek Park\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220601T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154420Z
UID:1626-1654250400-1654261200@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:The U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum In-person Tour (Smithsonian Associates\, Politics & Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nJoin naturalist and author of City of Trees Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a spring 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 verdant June foliage including several species of magnolia\, maple\, centuries-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoia\, and the intriguing jujube. View seasonal-blooming trees such as southern magnolia\, golden rain-tree\, catalpa\, lindens\, and Lady Bird Johnson’s kousa dogwood. \nLearn about the trees representing states 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\, including 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. \nIn addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC\, Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles\, including The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life and Finding Solace on Theodore Roosevelt Island\, available for sale through Politics and Prose. \nBook Sale Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis 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” 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 Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022.\nThe tour meets in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, at the base of Capitol Hill (Metro: Federal Center SW\, Orange\, Blue\, Silver lines).\nThis tour requires significant walking and standing.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/us-capitol-grounds-and-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220601T152453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154333Z
UID:1622-1654164000-1654174800@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:The U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum In-person Tour (Smithsonian Associates\, Politics & Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nJoin naturalist and author of City of Trees Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a spring 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 verdant June foliage including several species of magnolia\, maple\, centuries-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoia\, and the intriguing jujube. View seasonal-blooming trees such as southern magnolia\, golden rain-tree\, catalpa\, lindens\, and Lady Bird Johnson’s kousa dogwood. \nLearn about the trees representing states 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\, including 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. \nIn addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC\, Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles\, including The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life and Finding Solace on Theodore Roosevelt Island\, available for sale through Politics and Prose. \nAdditional Date Options\n\nJune 3\n\nBook Sale Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis 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” 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 Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022.\nThe tour meets in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, at the base of Capitol Hill (Metro: Federal Center SW\, Orange\, Blue\, Silver lines).\nThis tour requires significant walking and standing.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-u-s-capitol-grounds-and-arboretum-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates-politics-prose-2/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220411T224224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154131Z
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum In-person Tour (Smithsonian Associates\, Politics & Prose)
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally\, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed\, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. \nJoin naturalist and author of City of Trees Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a spring 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 verdant June foliage including several species of magnolia\, maple\, centuries-old oaks\, pecans\, giant sequoia\, and the intriguing jujube. View seasonal-blooming trees such as southern magnolia\, golden rain-tree\, catalpa\, lindens\, and Lady Bird Johnson’s kousa dogwood. \nLearn about the trees representing states 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\, including 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. \nIn addition to City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington\, DC\, Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles\, including The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life and Finding Solace on Theodore Roosevelt Island\, available for sale through Politics and Prose. \nAdditional Date Options\n\nJune 2\nJune 3\n\nBook Sale Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis 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” 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 Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022.\nThe tour meets in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, at the base of Capitol Hill (Metro: Federal Center SW\, Orange\, Blue\, Silver lines).\nThis tour requires significant walking and standing.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/the-u-s-capitol-grounds-and-arboretum-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates-politics-prose/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory\, 100 Maryland Avenue\, SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220218T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T160009Z
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SUMMARY:Budbreak and Spring Wildflowers on Theodore Roosevelt Island  (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nJoin Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, author of the award-winning new book\, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island\, for an April exploration of Theodore Roosevelt Island\, a 90-acre island in the Potomac that serves as a fitting memorial to our conservationist and naturalist 26th president—and Audubon Naturalist Society member! We’ll witness the springtime foliage and flowers of the island’s remarkable trees and April-blooming wildflowers of the upland woods\, floodplain forest\, swamp\, and tidal marsh. Of course\, we’ll keep our eyes open for wood ducks\, great blue herons\, belted kingfishers\, ospreys and bald eagles. Melanie will share details of the island’s fascinating history during the walking exploration of this picturesque urban oasis. Our circuit walk will traverse natural surface trails and boardwalk\, both of which may be muddy and/or slippery.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/budbreak-and-spring-wildflowers-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220208T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T214354Z
UID:1513-1650011400-1650022200@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (In-Person Tour) — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a spring morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of the book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows the 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. \nShe 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. \n—
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates-3/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T233000
DTSTAMP:20260614T231730
CREATED:20220208T200852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T214548Z
UID:1510-1649925000-1649979000@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (In-Person Tour) — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a spring morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, the author of the book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows the 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. \nShe 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.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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