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SUMMARY:National Moth Week
DESCRIPTION:National Moth Week is an annual\, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in mothing by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science. Communities around the globe come together during National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty\, diversity\, and ecological importance of moths. Join participants of all ages to contribute valuable data that helps scientists better understand these fascinating insects. \nThese contributions help researchers study moth diversity\, distribution\, and ecology worldwide!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/national-moth-week/
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Lotus and Water Lily Festival
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (NPS) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Each summer\, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival invites visitors to experience the stunning blooms of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens while celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Anacostia River. This year\, the festival embraces a special America 250th theme\, highlighting stories that connect our shared national history with the beauty of this treasured landscape. Activities will include drumming\, music\, art\, and nature immersion experiences.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lotus-and-water-lily-festival/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater\, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway\, U.S. National Park Service.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-15/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Kayaking for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kayaking is even more fun that it looks! Come learn how to paddle on flat water in recreational solo kayaks on Little Seneca Lake. Learn basic strokes\, entries and exits\, boat control\, and more\, taught by certified American Canoe Association instructors. We won’t roll\, but you’ll get wet\, so dress accordingly. \nAll necessary equipment provided but if you have your own PFD (Type III or V)\, you can bring it along.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/kayaking-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Water Sport
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SUMMARY:Ride to Lotus Festival with DC Trail Rangers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Trail Rangers) Meet up with the DC Trail Rangers at the Capitol Heights Metro Station for a bike ride to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Lotus Festival. Ride the scenic Marvin Gaye Trail that runs along Watts Branch Creek then hop over the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail\, head north up to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. \n\nLearn how to be great trail stewards from the DC Trail Rangers and don’t forget to wear your helmet. If you want to join the ride but you do not have a bike\, reach out to us at ranger@waba.org and request a free capital bikeshare for the event. See you out on trail!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ride-to-lotus-festival-with-dc-trail-rangers/
LOCATION:Capitol Heights Metro Station\, 133 Central Ave\, Capitol Heights\, MD\, 20743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoor Experience,Social Event
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader\, Kathy Sykes 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/invasive-plant-removal-at-630-west-3/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 West\, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-3/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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