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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Solstice Weekend at the Smithsonian
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian) Stay out late with the Smithsonian! Celebrate the official start of summer throughout the weekend as museums across the National Mall and beyond hold special events and stay open until 11 pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/solstice-weekend-at-the-smithsonian/
LOCATION:National Mall\, 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest\, Wasington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Self-Guided,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260601T175720Z
CREATED:20260601T175720Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Things: The Art of Kusamono
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Arboretum) This three-day weekend event is devoted to the Japanese botanical art of kusamono. Discover how wild grasses\, wildflowers\, and other small native plants may be artistically arranged to suggest miniature representations of natural habitats. Often displayed alongside bonsai as an accent\, kusamono stands on its own as a complete expression\, emphasizing simplicity\, seasonality\, and a sense of place. Come see the exhibit and watch free demonstrations every day in the museum’s Exhibits Gallery. Buy kusamono plants\, soil\, and ceramics from vendors on the East Terrace.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-things-the-art-of-kusamono/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T012133Z
CREATED:20260602T012133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T012133Z
UID:10004470-1781946000-1781953200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Cleanup at Northwest Branch Stream Valley
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks & Neighbors of Northwest Branch at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife! Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cleanup-at-northwest-branch-stream-valley/
LOCATION:Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park\, 75 Southampton Dr\, SIlver Spring\, MD\, 20903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T013510Z
CREATED:20260613T013510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T013510Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Zachary Taylor Park
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us at Zachary Taylor Park to improve habitat\, meet fellow do-gooders\, get exercise\, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults\, teens\, and families ages 8 and up. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-zachary-taylor-park/
LOCATION:Zachary Taylor Park\, 2900 N Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181317Z
CREATED:20260601T181317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181317Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal + Volunteer Celebration at Langdon Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN\, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards\, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will start with a brief training on non-native invasive species and best practices for removal\, and spend about 2 hours removing invasives. We will focus on non-native invasive plants like Bush (Amur) Honeysuckle. \nAt around 10:30\, we will stop working and party! Come join us as we celebrate all the hard work volunteers at Langdon Park have accomplished this summer. We will have refreshments\, snacks\, and fun facts about the park.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-species-removal-volunteer-celebration-at-langdon-park/
LOCATION:Langdon Park Recreation Center\, 2901 20th St NE\, Washington DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Event,Stewardship,Trees,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T023902Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Growing Together
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Nine exhibits across Smithsonian Gardens around the National Mall hold history and memories\, tell American stories\, and carry culture through food growing and seed saving. The exhibition also introduces gardens as places of wellbeing\, connection\, and innovation—from horticultural therapy to the powerful role trees play in ecosystems and in cities.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-growing-together-7/
LOCATION:National Mall\, 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest\, Wasington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Gardens,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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CREATED:20260602T001358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T001358Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Rena Subotnik or 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-630-east-5/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 East\, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest\, Washington\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Locust Grove
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Forest bathing promotes wellness through deepening our connection to natural environments. Based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates as “taking in the atmosphere of the forest\,””. This 2-hour session\, led by certified forest therapy guide Adria S. Zeldin\, will guide you through mindfulness-based sensory invitations to help you slow down\, awaken your senses\, and reconnect with nature. Ages 18 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forest-bathing-at-locust-grove-2/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Nature Observation,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T012809Z
CREATED:20260602T012809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T012809Z
UID:10004472-1781949600-1781956800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Matthew Henson Trail Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife! Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/matthew-henson-trail-cleanup/
LOCATION:Matthew Henson State Park Stream Valley Park\, Veirs Mill Road east to\, Georgia Ave\, Aspen Hill\, MD\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
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CREATED:20260614T174825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T174825Z
UID:10004525-1781949600-1781956800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Day of Service on Kingman island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Living Classrooms) Join the Kingman Island Rangers and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) to remove trash on and near Kingman + Heritage Islands and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail before it makes its way into the Anacostia River. We will provide pickers\, gloves\, bags and instruction. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Please also bring a reusable water bottle and a bag to keep your belongings in.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/day-of-service-on-kingman-island/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T025757Z
CREATED:20260613T025757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T025757Z
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SUMMARY:WELLderness Forest Bathing with Sage
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Explore the gardens\, tune into your senses and connect with nature during this guided Forest Bathing walk. The WELLderness series brings members of the community together to engage in activities that have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. \nSage is a certified Forest Bathing Guide\, who has been practicing Nature and Forest Therapy since 2018. His practice has been offered through the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, Friends of the National Arboretum\, and Nature Worx.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellderness-forest-bathing-with-sage/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Garden Experience,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T022557Z
CREATED:20260613T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T022557Z
UID:10004507-1781978400-1781982000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T012454Z
CREATED:20260602T012454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T012454Z
UID:10004471-1781980200-1781987400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Love\, disguise\, and redemption collide in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Driven from court by sibling rivalry and ruthless ambition\, Orlando and Rosalind escape into the Forest of Arden\, where identities blur and hearts awaken. Witty\, romantic\, and full of heart\, As You Like It celebrates love in all its unexpected forms. \nBring a lawn chair\, and a picnic and enjoy the bard under the stars.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Parks,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T011926Z
CREATED:20260613T011926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T011926Z
UID:10004492-1781983800-1781991000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ward 8 Woods Summer Solstice Hike and Cookout
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join the Ward 8 Woods community in our annual marque event marking the longest day and shortest day of the year. We’ll take a contemplative walk the George Washington Carver Trail\, reflect on our work\, and enjoy a cookout with burger\, half smokes\, veggie burgers\, and corn on the cobb.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ward-8-woods-summer-solstice-hike-and-cookout/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum\, 1901 Fort Pl\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Outdoor Experience,Social Event
GEO:38.8564918;-76.9768175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T013806Z
CREATED:20260613T013806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T013806Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Folklore Campfire
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories\, special animal guests\, games\, songs and of course\, S’mores!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/native-american-folklore-campfire/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
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