Woodend Tours

Step ponds at Woodend Nature Sanctuary on a sunny summer day

Get more from your visit to Woodend with a tour led by one of our naturalists

Forest Bathing

Enjoy the natural setting of Woodend while using mindfulness to reduce stress.

Family Walk at Woodend

Participants of all ages will learn something new about the wonders of Woodend’s habitats during these seasonally themed walks designed for families with children 8 and younger.

Beginning Bird Walks

You might be surprised at the diversity of birds found in our urban oasis during this introduction to birding and binocular basics.

Notable Trees Tour

The forest and lawns of Woodend are perfect places to learn more about both native and introduced trees. Master key identification strategies for 20 species, visit three county “champion” trees, plus learn about the wildlife habitat and ecosystem services that trees provide in our urban region.

Natural Habitats Tour

Boasting 27-acres of forest, five acres of wildflower meadows, and a newly-restored small stream, Woodend is an oasis of natural habitats in our rapidly urbanizing region. Learn about the bees and butterflies that visit our meadows, the frogs and salamanders that breed in our stream, and the many bird species that thrive at our sanctuary.

Native Plants Garden Tour

Woodend was once a lavish estate with impressive formal gardens. Nature Forward has maintained the beauty of that cultural landscape, while transitioning to native plant gardens that support wildlife and reduce stormwater pollution. Learn tips for tending your own conservation landscape!

For questions or comments regarding Woodend Tours, please email Nature Forward Restoration Manager Bradley Simpson at [email protected]

Woodend Sanctuary

8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Thank you for leaving dogs and other pets at home.

march

04mar9:00 am10:00 amFamily Walk at Woodend

11mar9:00 am10:00 amSaturday Morning Bird Walk

april

01apr9:00 am10:00 amFamily Walk at Woodend

07apr10:00 am11:30 amNative Plant Gardens of Woodend

08apr9:00 am10:00 amSaturday Morning Bird Walk

14apr10:00 am11:30 amNotable Trees of Woodend

28apr10:00 am12:00 pmForest Bathing with Adria

29apr10:00 am11:30 amNatural Habitats of Woodend

may

06may9:00 am10:00 amFamily Walk at Woodend

12may10:00 am11:30 amNatural Habitats of Woodend

13may9:00 am10:00 amSaturday Morning Bird Walk

20may10:00 am11:30 amNative Plant Gardens of Woodend

21may10:00 am12:00 pmForest Bathing with Ana

26may10:00 am11:30 amNotable Trees of Woodend

june

02jun10:00 am11:30 amNative Plant Gardens of Woodend

03jun9:00 am10:00 amFamily Walk at Woodend

09jun10:00 am12:00 pmForest Bathing with Adria

10jun9:00 am10:00 amSaturday Morning Bird Walk

17jun10:00 am11:30 amNotable Trees of Woodend

24jun10:00 am11:30 amNatural Habitats of Woodend