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Warmth Within Winter: Reconnecting with Nature on Earth’s Perihelion by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
On January 4, 2025, Earth will reach perihelion—its closest point to the Sun for the year—a perfect moment to reconnect with the warmth and light that sustain us, even in the depth of winter. Join us for a mindful nature connection experience at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Together, we will rekindle inner radiance, release stress, and embrace the nearness of the Sun through forest bathing, with certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature.
Animal Encounters - Winter by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
Come meet our animals up close this Winter! During Animal Encounters, you’ll get to learn about and interact with the wildlife that call Potomac Overlook home.
Frog Frenzy by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
What's that sound? Wood Frogs abound! These woodland amphibians are a welcome sign that spring is around the corner. See (and hear) some of these *ribbeting* animals at our frog pond and learn about a fascinating adaptation they have to survive the cold winter.
Won’t You Be My Owlentine? by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
Love is in the air…and literally, for these beautiful birds of prey! Join us as we discuss the mating habits of these animals during their breeding season and get a picture with a live bird of prey!
Pokémon in Real Life by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
Gotta identify them all! Test your Pokémon knowledge in PokéJeopardy and learn how to use a real life Pokédex! Explore the park with our Roving Naturalist, identify a variety of species, complete challenges, and help collect citizen science data for iNaturalist.
Winter Tree Connection: Embracing Nature’s Resilience Through Mindfulness by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
In the heart of winter, find solace and connect more deeply with the unique resilience of trees that this season reveals at Potomac Overlook Regional Park! This mindful nature connection experience with a certified forest bathing guide, Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature, will help you discover the subtle yet profound beauty of silhouetted tree trunks, textured bark, and the buds that already hold the promise of spring leaves. Awaken your senses, connect with the quiet strength of trees in winter, and immerse yourself in a sensory journey that nurtures your whole self through mindfulness with nature.
Junior Naturalist Winter Day Camp by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
Summer may still be months away, but it’s never too early to explore the natural world! Sign up for this special one day of camp and participate in plenty of winter-themed games, activities, and more as we get out into the park! A perfect intro for any young naturalists interested in our summer camp offerings as well.
Camping 101 by admin, last updated: Nov 20, 2024 07:50 AM
Join us for a class that’s your intro to camping! Never been before and want to learn some of the basics? Or just want to pick up some new tips and tricks? Come and pitch a tent, make some handy knots, and build a campfire with us while we enjoy some smores!
Search for Santa’s Critters by admin, last updated: Nov 19, 2024 11:38 AM
Santa’s animal friends are lost in our park and need rescuing! Go on a scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats for the holidays!
Learn to Letterbox: Winter Holiday Edition by admin, last updated: Nov 19, 2024 11:38 AM
Letterboxing is a family friendly scavenger hunt style adventure that takes you to interesting locations all over the world solving clues and searching for hidden treasures! Participants will learn where to find the clues, how to decipher them and receive hints on what to look for. Then off on an adventure around the park to find the boxes hidden here! Participants will also get a chance to carve their own personal stamp and receive an introductory logbook!
Weblog Entry Troff document (with manpage macros) Monday's Most Active Threads by Jeff Steele, last updated: Nov 19, 2024 11:33 AM
Yesterday's topics with the most engagement included President-elect, cult leader, and convicted felon Donald Trump's call for an investigation of J. Ann Selzer, why atheists post in the religion forum, a boyfriend who doesn't want his girlfriend to attend his son's wedding, and wearing college swag during college admissions season.
Time for Christmas, an original holiday musical by Encoretap, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 10:00 PM
Time for Christmas is a dazzling, holiday musical adventure for the whole family. Two high-tech elves trying to prove their worth and a harebrained-but-hopeful scientist accidentally throw the world into a time loop. With the same day repeating over and over, when will it ever be Christmas? For tickets ($27-40), go to www.encore-tap.org
Clue - High School Edition at Stone Ridge by admin, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
You are cordially invited to an evening of intrigue as Stone Ridge Upper School presents: "Clue Onstage: High School Edition." Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth—the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Performances are on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Clue - High School Edition at Stone Ridge by admin, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
You are cordially invited to an evening of intrigue as Stone Ridge Upper School presents: "Clue Onstage: High School Edition." Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth—the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Performances are on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center: Tours of Infant Classrooms by SEEC, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
Classroom Tours - Infant (birth dates between Sept. 2024 and Aug. 2025)
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center: Tours of Toddlers and Pre K Four Classrooms by SEEC, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
Classroom Tours - Toddlers (birth dates between Sept. 2023 and Aug. 2024) - Pre K Fours (birth dates between Sept. 2020 and Aug. 2021)
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center: Twos & Threes Family Friendly Open Houses by SEEC, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
- Twos Classrooms B & C (Fireflies and Otters): birthdays between Sept. 2022 and May 2023) - Pre-K 3’s Classrooms (Wallabies and Koalas): birthdays between Sept. 2021 and Aug. 2022)
Clue - High School Edition at Stone Ridge by admin, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
You are cordially invited to an evening of intrigue as Stone Ridge Upper School presents: "Clue Onstage: High School Edition." Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth—the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Performances are on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center: Tours of Twos and Threes Classrooms by SEEC, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
Classroom Tours - Twos: (birth dates Sept. 2022 and May 2023) - Pre-K 3’s: (birth dates between Sept. 2021 and Aug. 2022)
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center: Infant, Toddler, & Twos Family Friendly Open Houses by SEEC, last updated: Nov 18, 2024 09:59 PM
- Infant Classrooms (Cottontails & Ducklings): birthdays between Sept. 2024 and Aug 2025 - Toddler Classroom C (Owls): birthdays between Sept. 2023 and Jan. 2024 - Twos Classroom A (Penguins): birthdays between May and Aug 2023