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SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Training - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) oin Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for our Weed Warrior training. Please note that this is a two-part training. Part 2 will take place in-person at an outdoor location in Rock Creek Park on May 9th. The exact location for Part 2 will be shared once finalized. Please ensure that you register for both parts of the training.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-training-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events\, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington\, D.C. and Montgomery County\, MD. The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of the training.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/stream-team-leader-training-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Butterflies are declining worldwide\, but gardeners can help. This lecture introduces key strategies for supporting Mid-Atlantic species\, including understanding butterfly life cycles\, recognizing species of concern\, choosing appropriate host and nectar plants\, integrating natives into existing gardens\, and using design elements that create effective habitat. Learn practical steps to sustain butterflies at every life stage. \nCarlos Rodriguez\, Brookside Gardens Horticulturist
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/butterfly-gardening/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening for Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Birds! (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Celebrate your favorite new arrivals and learn answers to common questions about how they made the journey. Today’s webinar theme is Bird Migration in Your Backyard.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/welcome-back-birds-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Expert Is In: Neuro-Botany
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Interested in learning how plants affect our brains and bodies? Drop by the Medicinal House to talk with Dr. Terri Postma\, Neurologist and Health Policy Advisor and learn about the intersection of botany and neurology. You’ll hear about the dual nature of plants\, how their complex chemistry can serve as both a source of life-saving medicine and a potential neurotoxin\, and learn more about how our well-being is deeply rooted in the botanical world.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/expert-is-in-neuro-botany/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
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SUMMARY:55+ Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kayaking is even more fun that it looks\, plus it has numerous health and physical benefits! 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. You may get wet\, so dress accordingly. All necessary equipment provided\, and adaptive equipment will be available for those needing assistance getting in and out of the kayak.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/55-kayaking/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes & Workshops,Water Sport
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SUMMARY:Birds in Watercolor: Downy Woodpecker (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Continuing with our woodpecker series\, students will paint a Downy Woodpecker\, a familiar backyard species that frequents feeders. This small woodpecker is tough to distiguish from the Hairy Woodpecker\, until you learn their small but telling differences! Your instructor\, Ronna Fujisawa will be your guide through the step-by-step process of painting. \nThis is an online class open to all levels of watercolor painters. Beginners are welcome!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/birds-in-watercolor-downy-woodpecker-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Art,Birds,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:What Trees Remember: Climate\, Water\, and Change (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Trees are invaluable record-keepers of the past. Since their annual growth is intrinsically related to a combination of environmental factors\, tree ring data can be used like a Rosetta Stone. Dr. Karen King will demonstrate how her research in biogeography and climate change is informed by tree-ring data. We will focus on regional examples from western Maryland to learn what tree rings can tell us about temperature\, hydroclimate\, and ecological variability.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/what-trees-remember-climate-water-and-change-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Natural History,Trees
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SUMMARY:Trees & Shrubs for Compact Gardens (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover the possibilities of planting small trees and large shrubs in compact urban or suburban spaces with Kathy Jentz\, author of The Urban Garden\, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. Tailored for the Mid-Atlantic\, this selection includes natives\, edibles\, and hardy ornamentals that thrive in heat\, pollution\, and urban stress—from full sun to deep shade. Even patios and containers can host trees that transform your landscape. Ages 18+
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/trees-shrubs-for-compact-gardens-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardens
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