Wild Sex: How Nature Does It
Tuesday, July 14 • 7:00 pm
Kerry Wixted
Wildlife Education and Outreach Specialist,
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Nature is WILD and, sometimes, competition for reproduction is fierce. From the birds to the bees (and the orchids!), learn about how different plants and animals procreate in odd, interesting, and sometimes deadly ways.
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Urban Foraging: Finding Edible Plants in the DMV Throughout the Year
Thursday, July 16 • 7:00 pm
Dr. Martha Weiss
Professor of Biology,
Georgetown University
Did you know there are many edible plants that can be found growing wild in the DC region?
Learn to enjoy these treasures through urban foraging and find ways to prepare delicious meals and snacks from nature.
Explore the amazing diversity of fish through case studies highlighting interesting anatomy, physiology, and behavior.
Now is the perfect time to explore the wonders beyond your windows! Learn how to start a nature journal and capture your observations, questions, and insights while out in the field or even your own backyard. Kate Maynor works as an art conservator and plays as an avid naturalist in Washington DC and beyond. Kate earned a certificate in Natural History Field Studies from the Audubon Naturalist Society and is committed to helping others learn and enjoy through nature journaling.
Learn about local summer caterpillars of the DMV and the interesting ways in which they interact with their host plants and natural enemies.
Ethnobotany comes down to how people relate to and use plants in their lives, be it food, medicine, tools, and so many other ways. Learn all about plant folklore and how people used locally native and commonly available plants in their lives and historically. References for additional studies will be discussed as you continue
Learn how to find solace in intimate connections with the natural world, even if that world is your backyard or an apartment balcony. Discover how you can become a backyard naturalist with local naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley.