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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-5/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
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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-9/
LOCATION:National Mall\, 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest\, Wasington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Gardens,Natural History
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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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-4/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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SUMMARY:The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk by Mike Tidwell\, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, and author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s talk will be followed by a discussion with Capital Nature co-founder Stella Tarnay\, and audience Q&A. Many neighborhood trees in DC are facing similar challenges to those on Tidwell’s street in Takoma Park. \n\nThe event will include a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-lost-trees-of-willow-avenue/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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