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SUMMARY:Apply for a Free Tree in DC
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Get Free Trees to accentuate your home with a beautiful shade tree at no cost. To register\, submit an application with Casey Trees and one of their professional Urban Foresters will be in touch to start your process.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/apply-for-a-free-tree-in-dc/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211200Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk at the National Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join FONA & DC Bird Alliance this winter for the best birding! Winter is the perfect season to observe our feathered friends. With the trees bare and migratory birds lingering\, this is a unique opportunity to spot birds more easily and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. \n\n\nExperienced members of the DC Bird Alliance will lead the tour\, sharing insights about local birds and conservation efforts.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-bird-walk-at-the-national-arboretum/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T001857Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Waterfowl Watch at Occoquan
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for a winter waterfowl watch at the beautiful Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, “an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents seeking a quiet escape from development.” On this guided walk\, you’ll explore the refuge’s diverse waterfowl species with naturalist Andreas Seiter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-waterfowl-watch-at-occoquan/
LOCATION:Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, 14050 Dawson Beach Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Hike,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
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CREATED:20260115T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193406Z
UID:10004075-1768640400-1768647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Anacostia Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy\, Friends of Anacostia Park\, and Black Girl Environmentalist for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Anacostia Park (DC). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-anacostia-park/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park\, 1900 Anacostia Dr\, Washington DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260115T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193606Z
UID:10004076-1768640400-1768647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Aspen Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Aspen Hill Park. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-aspen-hill-park/
LOCATION:Aspen Hill Local Park\, 5013 Baltic Avenue\, Rockville\, MD\, 20853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260115T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193746Z
UID:10004077-1768640400-1768647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Jones Point
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Jones Point Park (VA). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-jones-point/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park\, 1900 Anacostia Dr\, Washington DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
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CREATED:20260114T011120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T011120Z
UID:10004009-1768640400-1768649400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native plants.  This is a continuing project typically held every Saturday to reclaim Potomac Overlook Regional Park from non-native invasive plants. Be sure to come dressed for work\, wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and perhaps a hat.  You may also want to bring along your own water bottle\, but bottled water and snacks will be provided. Ages 9 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-potomac-overlook-4/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
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CREATED:20260113T190026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190026Z
UID:10003973-1768642200-1768649400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ramble with a Ranger at Boulder Bridge
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) \nThe Boulder Bridge Loop is a ranger favorite: creek views\, towering forests\, steep ridge climbs\, and long enough to feel like you’ve gotten a workout. Join a ranger on this 3.5 mile hike through the diverse trees\, traipse across two bridges\, and summit the Western Ridge trail all while learning about the park from an expert. \nThis hike leaves from the Nature Center. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ramble-with-a-ranger-at-boulder-bridge/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Outdoor Experience,Parks
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005154Z
UID:10003898-1768642200-1768656600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Come shelter from the cold with us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore how animals stay warm throughout winter.  Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-at-the-bird-house-5/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260111T001102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191806Z
UID:10003926-1768644000-1768651200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Cleanup at Carter Barron
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service\, and for our cleanup of the Carter Barron amphitheater. We will remove debris\, paint\, clear leaf litter\, weed\, sweep\, and trim back invasive plants\, helping preserve the amphitheater while it awaits future restoration. This is a unique opportunity to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the amphitheater and help take care of an important community resource. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-cleanup-at-the-carter-barron/
LOCATION:Carter Barron Amphitheatre\, 4850 Colorado Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260115T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185521Z
UID:10004068-1768644000-1768651200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. Bring gloves\, hand clippers and water. We will supply instructions\, examples and trash bags.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-dyke-marsh-3/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260115T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192604Z
UID:10004073-1768644000-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join in one of the 6 volunteer Park Cleanups or Weed Warrior Workdays celebrating MLK Day! Give back to your community\, help beautify our green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260110T010121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T010210Z
UID:10003885-1768647600-1768651200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have enchanted generations with their whimsical characters\, gentle humor\, and deep connection to the natural world. Join Kathryn Aalto\, historian\, teacher\, speaker\, and New York Times best-selling author as she transports audiences to the real-life Ashdown Forest\, the inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood\, through her book “The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh.”
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-natural-world-of-winnie-the-pooh-virtual/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Literary,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260114T030525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030525Z
UID:10004018-1768647600-1768654800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Weed Warrior Workday at Rock Creek Regional
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, protect the stream valley ecosystem\, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Monica for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including roundleaf bittersweet\, porcelainberry\, Japanese barberry\, and multiflora rose. Please note\, the barberry and multiflora rose have thorns!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-weed-warrior-workday-at-rock-creek-regional/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Regional Park\, 6700 Needwood Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260111T001249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001249Z
UID:10003927-1768654800-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 1
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-picnic-grove-1/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.940532;-77.0521963
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260114T030859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030859Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drop by the Discovery Center and have some fun! We’ll have easy-to-make seasonal crafts that you can make and take home. Today we’ll be making suncatchers.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/make-a-suncatcher/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes & Workshops,Nature Craft
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260114T001143Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Crow Watch
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us and our partners at DC Bird Alliance for a Winter Crow Watch at the Shirlington roost in Arlington\, VA. You’re in for a show as the crows gather here in numbers so large it actually appears on radar! Here we’ll have binoculars and scopes for participants to use to view the crows as they gather for a noisy social time before heading to the roost for the night.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-crow-watch/
LOCATION:Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Avenue\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Social Event
GEO:38.8410646;-77.0901363
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T184411Z
UID:10004029-1768671000-1768676400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Campfire Saturday and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations\, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S’mores ingredients provided. Ages 3 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/campfire-saturday-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Lake Fairfax Park\, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Family,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105937
CREATED:20260114T005026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005026Z
UID:10003992-1768676400-1768681800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Disappearance and Persistence of Bees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) The demise and disappearance of bees is well documented\, yet bees still persist. Wildlife biologist Sam Droege shares a more nuanced look at the current state of native bees based on his research. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-disappearance-and-persistence-of-bees-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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