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MARCH 11: WASHINGTON ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Dancers, bagpipers and marching bands salute Ireland and all things Irish. Constitution Avenue between Seventh and 17th streets NW. 202-619-7222.
MARCH 15-25: ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL Nearly 100 documentary, feature, animated, archival and children's films on environmental issues will be screened during the 15th annual festival at museums, universities, libraries and other venues. http:/
MARCH 17: REFUGE SYSTEM BIRTHDAY BASH Live animals, children's crafts and tram tours. National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. 301-497-5760.
MARCH 17: NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE CELEBRATION Educational exhibits, animal demonstrations, peeks behind the scenes and craft activities to promote the awareness of gray seals, beavers, gray wolves, river otters, hawks and other North American fauna. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4800.
MARCH 24: GUNSTON HALL KITE FESTIVAL Enjoy kite-flying, a puppet show, food from vendors and more. Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck. 703-550-9220.
MARCH 25: MARYLAND DAY A celebration of Maryland's founding at its birthplace. St. Clement's Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Colton's Point. 301-769-2222.
MARCH 25: MARYLAND DAY Historical reenactments, music, crafts, militia drills and other activities mark the anniversary of Maryland's founding at the site of the state's first capital. Historic St. Mary's City, 18559 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary's City. 240-895-4990 or 800-762-1634.
MARCH 26: DEREK WALCOTT: THE ART OF POETRY The Nobel Prize winner discusses his craft. Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.
MARCH 31: SMITHSONIAN KITE FESTIVAL The Smithsonian Institution holds its free 41st annual Kite Festival, with competitions in design, performance and other categories. The Mall. 202-619-7222 or 202-357-3030.
MARCH 31-APRIL 15: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL The blooming cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin are the centerpiece of the 95th annual festival of entertainment, exhibits, sports events and other activities throughout Washington. The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is April 14, followed by the Sakura Matsuri street festival. Trees: Tidal Basin, circled by Independence Avenue, 15th Street SW and Ohio Drive. 202-547-1500 or 202-619-7222. http:/
APRIL 9: AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY CELEBRATION The annual Easter Monday jubilee, with an Easter egg hunt, gospel music, storytellers and food vendors. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4800.
APRIL 13: THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAY Speakers, a military honor guard and a wreath-laying ceremony mark the birthday anniversary of the third president. Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. 202-619-7222.
