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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220310T132810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172243Z
UID:1542-1655368200-1655379000@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-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:20260615T104708
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:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220601T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154420Z
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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. \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
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:20260615T104708
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:20260615T104708
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
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:20260615T104708
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220208T194553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T194636Z
UID:1506-1649838600-1649849400@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. 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 Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis and City of Trees\, available for sale through Politics & Prose.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-spring-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220218T154900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T154900Z
UID:1528-1649408400-1649422800@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Bluebells and Budbreak at Boundary Bridge  (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\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 16th year of ANS nature 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. We’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-and-budbreak-at-boundary-bridge-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society-2/
LOCATION:Boundary Bridge at Rock Creek Park
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220312T130855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T224747Z
UID:1553-1648990800-1648998000@melaniechoukas-bradley.com
SUMMARY:Tree ID and Forest Bathing Walk  (Guided Walk — Casey Trees)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nJoin Casey Trees\, Friends of Oxon Run Park\, and D.C. naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Author of City of Trees\, The Joy of Forest Bathing\, and other nature books) for an early spring Tree ID and Forest Bathing Walk in Oxon Run Park\, an urban oasis in the heart of Ward 8. \nWhat to expect: \nAn easy walk led by Melanie as she points out early spring traits of many tree species\, including the tulip tree\, redbud\, sweetbay magnolia\, and river birch. We’ll also see a few of the 200 legacy flowering cherry trees in the park. Then\, as a certified forest bathing guide\, Melanie will guide us through some wonderful sensory nature exercises\, known as forest bathing. She will guide us in and around The Mother’s Peace Garden within the park. \nYou will also get to chat with Casey Trees and hear about our continued tree planting and canopy goals around the city and park. Plus hear from Brenda Richardson of Friends of Oxon Run Park\, who will inspire us to become involved in the renaissance of this urban jewel and the many educational and recreational opportunities it provides. \nCity of Trees author Melanie Choukas-Bradley has led many tree walks for Casey Trees at District landmarks including the Frederick Douglass House\, the US Capitol grounds\, Rock Creek Park\, and Kingman Island. An award-winning author of several nature books\, Melanie also leads nature\, history\, and forest bathing walks for Smithsonian Associates\, the Audubon Naturalist Society\, the US Botanic Garden\, and other organizations. \nTime: We will be onsite for check-in starting at 12:45 pm\, walk will start at 1:00 pm. \nWhat to bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes\, and a filled\, reusable water bottle. No food will be provided.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/tree-id-and-forest-bathing-walk-guided-walk-casey-trees/
LOCATION:Oxon Run Park\, 1200 Mississippi Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220208T193337Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime in Washington: Arboreal Splendors (Afternoon Lecture/Seminar — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nThe capital city is world-renowned for its flowering cherry trees\, first set out around the Tidal Basin 110 years ago. But Washington’s springtime abundance extends far beyond the glory of its most famous blossoms\, both geographically and in its diversity of species. \nJoin naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley as a new season dawns in the Washington region for an exploration of the city’s historic and beautiful springtime canopy. She shares the story of the flowering cherries and dazzling images of the blooms of a dozen types of magnolias\, redbuds\, horse-chestnuts\, buckeyes\, dogwoods\, tulip trees\, and other species. \nHer virtual tour takes in the grounds of the White House\, Capitol\, Smithsonian museums\, U.S. Botanic Garden\, National Arboretum\, Dumbarton Oaks\, Rock Creek Park\, Mount Vernon\, Theodore Roosevelt Island\, and other storied landscapes\, parks\, and gardens.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/springtime-in-washington-arboreal-splendors-afternoon-lecture-seminar-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20220218T153943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T153943Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders at Woodend: Spring Equinox Forest Bathing Walk  (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nCelebrate the Eve of the Spring Equinox at Woodend with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, a longtime ANS field trip leader and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing—Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life as well as several regional nature books. Discover the magic of shinrin-yoku\, translated as “forest bathing\,” a nature-oriented mindfulness practice that originated in Japan and has become popular all over the world. Experience the restoration of our Woodend Sanctuary as we explore and commune with the living things in its meadows\, forest\, and Blair Garden. Our leader is a Nature & Forest Therapy Guide with certification from the Association of Nature & Therapy Guides and Programs. A walk will be scheduled each season in 2022.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/wonders-at-woodend-spring-equinox-forest-bathing-walk-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion\, 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20211105T160946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T150919Z
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SUMMARY:Late Autumn Tree Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island (Guided Walk — Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJoin long-time 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. This late 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. In addition to sharing her knowledge and love of the Island’s trees\, Melanie will share details of this National Park’s fascinating history. 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. WAITLIST OPEN.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/late-autumn-tree-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-island-guided-walk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20211029T195946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T195946Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park Through the Seasons (Online Talk —Audubon Naturalist Society)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nExplore the cultural and natural history of Rock Creek Park through the seasons with Melanie Choukas-Bradley\, longtime ANS trip leader and author of A Year in Rock Creek Park. Melanie will share Susan Austin Roth’s stunning photos of Rock Creek Park\, the nation’s oldest urban national park–twice the size of Central Park–with an emphasis on late autumn and winter. She’ll also describe aspects of the park’s fascinating history.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-through-the-seasons-online-talk-audubon-naturalist-society/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20210826T135826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T180120Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (In-person Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a fall 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.\nMelanie shares an overview of 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.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-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:20211104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20210826T133908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T175939Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (In-person Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a fall 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.\nMelanie shares an overview of 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.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20210826T131803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T180017Z
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SUMMARY:A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (In-person Tour — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nEnjoy a fall 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.\nMelanie shares an overview of 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.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/a-fall-walk-on-theodore-roosevelt-island-in-person-tour-smithsonian-associates/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20210918T170319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T170415Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Washington D.C.\, "City of Trees" (Online Book Talk — United States Botanic Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Register\nJoin Melanie for this online discussion of the trees in our nation’s capital through stunning photographs of the U.S. Capitol\, U.S. Botanic Garden\, Tidal Basin\, White House\, U.S. National Arboretum\, Rock Creek Park\, Theodore Roosevelt Island\, and many other notable locations. Known as the “City of Trees” for more than 100 years\, Washington\, D.C. has an arboreal history that is rich and fascinating. The city boasts a diverse native flora\, augmented by tree species brought from many parts of the world by its international inhabitants. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were passionate tree lovers. Trees planted by Washington still thrive at Mt. Vernon\, and Jefferson designed and executed the first street tree planting on record in the capital. Learn about the botanical diversity and heritage of the nation’s capital and why its tree canopy is such an essential and historic part the city’s life.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/explore-washington-d-c-city-of-trees-online-book-talk-united-states-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104708
CREATED:20210711T141529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T111757Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Guided Walk — Smithsonian Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSpend a fall 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.” \nThis guided walk is also available on October 20 and October 21.
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/rock-creek-park-a-nature-and-history-walk-guided-walk-smithsonian-associates-4/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill at Rock Creek Park\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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