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SUMMARY:Our Planet\, Our Health
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Climate for Health) The 2026 Our Planet\, Our Health Convention will convene health professionals\, researchers\, community leaders\, and policy experts to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time: the growing impact of climate change on health. Hosted by the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health in collaboration with other leading organizations.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/our-planet-our-health/
LOCATION:George Mason University – Mason Square\, Mason Square\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Conference,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kingman
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join DC Bird Alliance for a winter bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bird-walk-at-kingman-2/
LOCATION:Kingman Island\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Workshop (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) Rain gardens are attractive landscape features that allow rain water and snow melt to absorb into the ground\, slowing runoff and removing pollutants before the water reaches local creeks and streams. You will learn how to design\, construct\, and maintain a rain garden for your property that can absorb rain water\, improve wildlife habitat\, and support the health of waterways and drinking water supplies.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/rain-garden-workshop-hybrid/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Plants,Watershed Ecology
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Virginia Conservation Commission":MAILTO:info@novaregion.org
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. This is an outdoor story time\, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/storytime-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Literary,Nature Play
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
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SUMMARY:Eco-Teen Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) In this series\, we’ll complete STEM challenges while learning about our local ecosystems. Discover how our local watersheds support wildlife and explore how our everyday actions affect these vital ecosystems. Then\, dive into a hands-on STEM activity by building your own water filter!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/eco-teen-challenge/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Watershed Ecology
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SUMMARY:Winter Birdwalk at Eleanor C. Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides\, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the duration of the program. Ages 4 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-birdwalk-at-eleanor-c-lawrence/
LOCATION:Ellanor C. Lawrence Park\, 5040 Walney Rd\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Family,Nature Observation
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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-5/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-piney-branch-4/
LOCATION:Piney Branch Oasis\, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW\, Washington\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network volunteer leaders from the Riverdale Park Green Team to remove Invasive Vines around around the Riverdale Park neighborhood.. This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-at-riverdale-2/
LOCATION:Riverside Drive Park\, 5801 Riverside Drive\, Riverdale\, 20737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Trees
GEO:38.957847;-76.9296525
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: For the Love of Birds
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Garrett County Arts Council)“For the Love of Birds” is an installation piece that incorporates The National Audubon Society’s climate report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Birds on the Brink and artwork curated by curated by Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine. The art exhibit tells the story of how birds will be affected by climate change\, with different habitats illustrated through canvas photography and supported by interpretive signage and glass birds. \nExhibit is open during Discovery Center hours Friday through Sunday\, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm\, from January 10th through March 1st.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-for-the-love-of-birds-9/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Birds,Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
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CREATED:20260209T020357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T020357Z
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SUMMARY:Snakes Secret Lives
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies\, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design. Ages 5 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/snakes-secret-lives-2/
LOCATION:Lake Accotink Park\, 7500 Accotink Park Road\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
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CREATED:20260207T232054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T232054Z
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SUMMARY:Frog Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) What’s that sound? Wood frogs abound! These woodland amphibians are a welcoming sign that spring is just around the corner. See (and hear) some of these ribbeting animals at Potomac Overlook’s frog pond\, and learn about a fascinating adaptation that helps them survive the cold winter. Ages 5 +
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/frog-frenzy-2/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Family
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