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LOOK FOR: Jack In The Pulpit
2015-04-26 13:10
The Jack in the pulpits are starting to unfurl right now. I've always loved these flowers, showy in their design rather than their color. Jack in the pulpit, Arisaema triphyllum Photo credit… Read More
What's Blooming At Turkey Run?
2015-04-17 16:26
If you do nothing else this weekend, please, PLEASE go see the bluebells in your favorite river valley. They should be stunning. Last Sunday they were just opening up at Turkey Run, and Wedn… Read More
The Woodpeckers Of Washington DC
2015-04-14 12:48
Last week we were hearing a Northern Flicker drumming on our neighbor's vent pipe several times a day. This weekend a red-bellied woodpecker started in on our chimney cap. They're not stupid… Read More
What's Blooming At Boundary Bridge?
2015-04-06 01:38
What a beautiful afternoon.  We didn't get out for too long, but the bloodroots made my day. Spring beauty (Claytonia virginica). See our post on spring beauty here. Mayapple (Podophyll… Read More
What's Blooming At Carderock?
2015-04-04 13:38
This Wednesday we led a bunch of homeschoolers on a walk out on the Billy Goat C trail and then took our own walk on Billy Goat B. I suspect after yesterday's warmth things are even farther… Read More
Things To Look For: Spring!
2015-03-28 12:24
It's another late spring, and so I have no idea exactly what the timing will be on some of these things...the peepers and wood frogs are active. And I'm hoping to get out this weekend to che… Read More
Things To Look For At The End Of Winter
2015-02-19 14:41
We skipped town for over 6 weeks this winter. Little did we know the worst of the cold was yet to come. Here are some things to look for out there in the winter wonderland, and some to give… Read More
Things To Look For In October
2014-10-12 14:31
I've been distracted from the Natural Capital but I haven't totally forgotten about you guys...Here are some of the other things we try to take time to enjoy in October. What have you been n… Read More
One Hour, 15 Mushrooms
2014-07-17 21:30
Yesterday when we were walking I challenged myself to take pictures of as many species of mushroom as I could. I didn't gather enough information to carefully ID most of them; I just enjoy t… Read More
Things To Look For In June
2014-06-01 23:37
Hasn't it been gorgeous out? I hope you got to enjoy the outdoors this weekend. There's more great stuff to come... Mulberries by akegMulberries: These berries are bane of some homeowners' e… Read More
What's Blooming In Rock Creek Park
2014-04-10 02:16
Spring has sprung! Here are some of the things we saw this afternoon in Rock Creek. What have you been seeing out there?bloodroot - big patches on the Melvin C. Hazen trail by Peirce Mill (s… Read More
Things To Look For In March
2014-03-01 21:53
This time last year, the wood frogs were out and had already laid their eggs. As of this morning, the pond where we always find them was completely frozen over. And there's more snow on the… Read More
LOOK FOR: Snowy Owls
2014-01-26 20:16
I think I passed into a new realm of birder geekdom yesterday. I went out specifically looking for a single bird. And I have to say, it was pretty cool when it actually worked.Snowy owl at R… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The three films we highlighted from the DC Environmental Film Festival over the last couple of weeks had one theme in common: the need to clean up the Anacostia River. The Anacostia Watershe… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Every year, the DC Environmental Film Festival offers hundreds of insightful and compelling films from around the world. Films are showing from March 18-30, and many are free. On the Natural… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Every year, the DC Environmental Film Festival offers hundreds of insightful and compelling films around the world. Films are showing from March 18-30 and many are free. On the Natural Capit… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What a lovely break in the heat we're having. Here are some things to keep an eye out for in August. Links are to previous LOOK FOR posts:Photo credit: Rongem BoyoThe Perseid meteor shower&n&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We've gone to Jug Bay three times in the last three weeks. The place is teeming with life at this time of year: ospreys calling, dragonflies zipping by, warblers bringing food to their fledg… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our monthly roundup of things to look for this month:Photo credit: InspiredinDesMoinesI originally wrote about bald eagles for the 4th of July, but they're around all summer -- and some stay… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This spring has been cold and a little slow, like last year. Morels, in particular, are just starting to show up. Below are all the things we've highlighted before on the Natural Capital in… Read More

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