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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal 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 meet at the parking lot of the Langdon Park Rec Cente. 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\, English Ivy\, and Porcelain Berry.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-langdon-park-4/
LOCATION:Langdon Park Recreation Center\, 2901 20th St NE\, Washington DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Trees,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T093000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) (NOVA Parks) Join us at Potomac Overlook 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. \nIf you have your own garden gloves and tools\, please bring them along. If not\, they will be given to you. Training and additional tools will be provided.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-potomac-overlook-2/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Georgetown Waterfront Labyrinth Walk
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (NPS) Join us for a guided walk of the labyrinth in the Georgetown Waterfront Park.  The labyrinth is a calming place for tourists\, residents and visitors of all types to connect with nature\, themselves and each other\, all amidst the bustle of urban Washington\, DC. This free event is coordinated by the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/georgetown-waterfront-labyrinth-walk/
LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront Park\, 3303 Water St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Nature Forward) \nJoin Latino Outdoors and Nature Forward for a free family walk through Bladensburg Waterfront Park. We’ll explore the river and the woods in search of birds\, flowers\, animals\, and much more! \n📍 Bladensburg Waterfront Park (4601 Annapolis Rd\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710) accessible by bus and car\n🥾 Bring water\, comfortable walking shoes\, and sunscreen\n🍎 We’ll provide snacks \nÚnete a Latino Outdoors y Nature Forward para disfrutar de un paseo familiar gratuito por el Bladensburg Waterfront Park. ¡Recorreremos el río y el bosque en busca de aves\, flores\, animales y mucho más! \n📍 Bladensburg Waterfront Park (4601 Annapolis Rd\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710) accesible en autobús y en coche\n🥾 Trae agua\, calzado adecuado para caminar\, y protector solar\n🍎 Proporcionaremos para picar
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bilingual-family-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Bladensburg Waterfront Park\, 4601 Annapolis Rd\, Blaidensburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Forward":MAILTO:contact@natureforward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
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SUMMARY:Cleanup at Carter Barron Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-carter-barron-2/
LOCATION:Carter Barron Amphitheatre\, 4850 Colorado Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Removal at Broad Branch
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-removal-at-broad-branch-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011\, over 2\,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees\, but much work remains to be done. \nGive back to the earth\, exercise your body\, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/shepherd-parkway-community-cleanup-5/
LOCATION:Shepherd Parkway\, 555 Newcomb Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Come learn about old-fashioned ice cream\, made famous by Dolly Madison\, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce\, and invented by Augustus Jackson\, who was the White House chef from 1817 until 1837. We’ll show how ice cream was made in the early 19th century–and talk about why it was such a rare and special treat. \nKids can watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher\, learn about the brine that freezes the cream\, and take a turn cranking the handle to make old-fashioned ice cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson with a modern adaptation will be available to take away. After the demonstration\, we’ll have free ice cream treats for the kids!  Rain Date: Sunday\, August 9
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-cream-making-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Family,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Peirce Mill":MAILTO:education@friendsofpeircemill.org
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SUMMARY:Art of Floral Design at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) The Hillwood cutting garden in August is lush with blooms. A variety of colors and textures fill the garden beds. Dahlias\, zinnias\, celosia\, sunflowers\, gomphrena\, salvia\, and herbs are just some of the delights to select for your floral creations. In this workshop\, we will create a rustic and casual floral design using blooms from local flower farms in the D.C. region. \nAll materials are included.  Payment is required in advance due to materials fees and is non-refundable.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-of-floral-design-at-hillwood/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature Craft,Plants
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SUMMARY:Mothing by Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks)\nJoin us in the park after dark to look for moths. We’ll set up a mothing station designed to attract these beautiful yet secretive nocturnal animals. Our insect enthusiasts will be on hand to help us identify what we find as we collect data for an ongoing study.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mothing-by-moonlight/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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