Due to the forecasted weather, outdoor pools will be closed on Sunday, May 24. Please check our website for updates on pool operations for Monday, May 25, after 10 am.
Spend your Memorial Day weekend with us indoors instead. Stay safe, warm, and have FUN at one of our great indoor pools
Led by resident artist Racquel Keller, this dynamic, hands-on collage workshop is designed to inspire creativity and facilitate the exploration of this versatile art form. Listen to music (the rock) as you dive into the world of collage (the paper and scissors),...
This spring, join Vegetation Ecologist Kerry Wixted to learn about Maryland’s ephemeral wildflowers and their unique relationships with forest habitats, pollinators, and seed dispersers.
Designed for musicians and performing artists, this session covers branding, booking gigs, securing royalties, and building a sustainable career in the performing arts industry.
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
Dancers learn a mixture of regional dances of Africa from the professionals of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Women/girls can wear a lappa (2 yards of African print fabric to be wrapped around the waist). Spaces are limited;...
Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly, weather‑dependent program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat. Rods and bait are provided (or you may bring your own), and children under 16 must be accompanied...
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
Experience the transformative power of Hawaiian hula. We invite older adults to engage with this Polynesian art form and connect with Hawaii’s rich heritage through graceful movements, music, and captivating storytelling. With gentle exercise benefits, cognitive stimulation, and social connection, hula nourishes both body and soul.
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
Artist Sookkyung Park will lead participants in creating small lamps inspired by the lotus flower. Participants will explore the cultural and historical significance of the lotus while learning craft skills. Attendees will make their lotus lamps, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. This experience offers a creative and therapeutic...
Go green with your creativity as you enjoy hands‑on nature‑inspired craft activities and discover what you can design using materials and inspiration from the environment.
Join us for this interactive virtual workshop led by a Giant nutritionist, where we’ll explore the unique nutritional needs of women, particularly as they age.
Bring out your creative genius as you explore fun projects that build self‑confidence and self‑expression, from making and decorating various crafts to experimenting with natural‑world materials.
Discover the fundamentals of native plant gardening with experts from Chesapeake Natives as you learn how to create an eco‑friendly garden using regional native plants—plus receive a selection of native plant seeds to start your own garden at home.
This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture you can take home.
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.