Enjoy a relaxing guided sunrise kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Calm morning waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! Expect to see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, and Bald Eagles. We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. $35, Ages 12+

Enjoy a nice sunset on the water and experience the natural beauty of the Beaverdam Reservoir! This is a fun and memorable outdoor adventure that highlights natural and historical features unique to the area. This program will be led by NOVA Parks...

Soothe your soul with an immersive evening of sound meditation, nature connection, and tea at twilight in the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. You’ll be gently guided through a deeply relaxing sound meditation—featuring crystal singing...

Join Matt Felperin, ACA certified Roving Naturalist, for a special seasonal paddle tour! Paddle under the stars during the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower and learn more about this natural phenomenon. A brief paddling instruction overview will be...

This Labor Day, step into a morning of gentle discovery and deep calm in the forest of Potomac Overlook Regional Park. This extended guided nature therapy walk invites you to slow down, open your senses, and find moments of quiet awe along peaceful...

Enjoy twilight and sunset hours in the Gardens on select evenings when Meadowlark Botanical Gardens remains open until 9pm. Admission to the Gardens will end at 8:30pm. Regular garden admission ($4-8) and memberships apply. These extended hours may...

Enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine every Wednesday. On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Through October, garden hours are...

Step into calm on a gentle wander of wonder through the woodlands of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. During this rejuvenating morning of nature therapy, we’ll slow down with sensory invitations to reconnect with ourselves and the forest, and share in...

Discover and co-create stories of nature-inspired wonder with this unique blend of nature therapy and Story Weaving at Winkler Botanical Preserve! This expanded morning experience, with certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Story Weaving...

Relax and refresh your resilience with nature therapy by a cooling creek in the forest at Winkler Botanical Preserve’s! Experience deeper connections with nature, yourself, and community. This mindful practice with certified nature therapy guide...