Tregaron Conservancy

Tregaron is a “Cannot Miss” for Kids in Washington, DC

Clarissa Cantacuzene — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:45:56 +0000

We are thrilled to be showcased in Austin K. Graff’s new book, 111 Places for Kids in Washington That You Must Not Miss. Highlighted for Tregaron’s natural learning opportunities and its serene “hidden forest,” Graff states, “no matter where you go, you’ll find flowers in all colors and shades,” while highlighting the Conservancy’s diversity of birds, plants, and fungi.

Purchase a copy here.

The post Tregaron is a “Cannot Miss” for Kids in Washington, DC appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.

Tregaron Conservancy and WIS Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Clarissa Cantacuzene — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:14 +0000

Board Chair Susan Lynner and Executive Director Lynn Parseghian highlight the Conservancy’s tremendous 20-year partnership with WIS as co-stewards of the history Tregaron landscape in Washington International School’s Spring/Summer 2026 magazine. Click here to read about the history of our partnership and plans for continuing collaboration.

The post Tregaron Conservancy and WIS Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.

Tregaron Awarded Grant by ExtremeTerrain Supporting Trail Improvements

Tregaron Conservancy — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:54:06 +0000

Thanks to a grant from ExtremeTerrain’s Clean Trail Grant Program, Tregaron Conservancy volunteers removed invasive ground cover and added new native plants along our trails this fall. The deeper roots of native plants help hold up the slopes and mitigate erosion of our trails.

“We’re so grateful to have ExtremeTerrain as a partner in protecting and maintaining the health and beauty of our landscape,” said Lynn Parseghian, the Conservancy’s Executive Director. “We truly appreciate their commitment to supporting the integrity of parklands and helping us (and many other parks) leave the trails people enjoy better than they find them.”

The post Tregaron Awarded Grant by ExtremeTerrain Supporting Trail Improvements appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.

Tregaron Conservancy Forest Bathing Program Featured in the Washingtonian

Tregaron Conservancy — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:10:23 +0000

The Conservancy’s immersive forest bathing program was highlighted in the January 2025 edition of the Washingtonian (in print and online). We’re thrilled to offer this wellness practice in our tranquil woodlands, in all seasons. We partner with several wonderful guides who lead our forest bathing programs, including author, naturalist and certified guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley, and certified guide and historic preservationist Susan West Montgomery.

Visit our Events Calendar and sign up for our e-news (link on our home page) to learn about our forest bathing schedule and other events.

The post Tregaron Conservancy Forest Bathing Program Featured in the Washingtonian appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.

Tregaron Conservancy Highlighted on Episode of WETA’s “If You Lived Here”

Tregaron Conservancy — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:08:26 +0000

WETA recently showcased Tregaron and the Conservancy on an episode of “If You Lived Here” highlighting Cleveland Park’s history and amenities. The show’s hosts interviewed Conservancy’s Landscape Chair Tamara Belt and Executive Director Lynn Parseghian, and they shared images of Tregaron and our volunteers. Catch the episode online here (starting around minute 18:00) here!

The post Tregaron Conservancy Highlighted on Episode of WETA’s “If You Lived Here” appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.

Tregaron Highlighted in the Washington Post as a “Favorite Place” for Forest Bathing

Tregaron Conservancy — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:02:13 +0000

In Dr. Leanna Wen’s Washington Post health column this week, renowned naturalist/author Melanie Choukas-Bradley named the Tregaron Conservancy is one of her “favorite places” in the DC area for forest bathing. “It’s a magical place…a wild garden with a pond with these wonderful bullfrogs who are always carrying on.” The column offers a variety of tips from Choukas-Bradley and others for forest bathing and other stress-relieving activities in nature. Read the column here.

The post Tregaron Highlighted in the Washington Post as a “Favorite Place” for Forest Bathing appeared first on Tregaron Conservancy.