The Naturalist Quarterly
"Community scientists – in numbers no governmental body could ever match – are part of the solution to combatting the climate crisis."
Problem: Our region is experiencing bigger and more frequent storms that are sending larger volumes of water, faster, down the storm drains, putting the health of our streams, their aquatic life, and our water supply at risk.
Solution: Become a Science Superhero
The ANS Creek Critters app is an important tool for community scientists trying to determine the health of local creeks and streams. Learn more about community science here.
Helpful Links:
Click here to learn how to volunteer with ANS and become a community scientist.
Click here to join our volunteer Master Naturalist program and learn how to better understand the environment.
Click here to read our community science report on what we found in DC streams.
Come visit Woodend Sanctuary!
Please note: Woodend’s vehicle entrances feature deer exclusion grates, which also preclude pedestrians and cyclists from crossing. All pedestrians and cyclists should enter Woodend through either the pedestrian entrance on Jones Mill Road to the right of the vehicle entrance or the pedestrian entrance on Brierly Road to the right of the vehicle entrance. Crossing the deer exclusion grates on foot or on a bicycle could result in injury.
Visit Woodend Sanctuary

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Come enjoy the serenity of our wildflower meadow, walk our meandering trails, visit our native plant garden, and explore the aquatic life of our pond. And don’t miss the wonderful selection in our Audubon Naturalist Shop.
Admission is free. Trails are open daily dawn to dusk. Please leave your pets at home.