Week of Events
Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Monday, January 12, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Cool Weather Culinary Plants (Virtual)
Cool Weather Culinary Plants (Virtual)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Discover the surprising world of edible vegetables that thrive in the colder months. Join Kathy Jentz, author and gardener, to explore winter culinary plants highlighting hardy, flavorful edibles you may be overlooking this season. Get tips on how to grow, harvest, and enjoy these cool-weather delights right from your own garden.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh (Virtual)
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January 17, 2026 -Make a Suncatcher
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January 17, 2026 -The Disappearance and Persistence of Bees (Virtual)
The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh (Virtual)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have enchanted generations with their whimsical characters, gentle humor, and deep connection to the natural world. Join Kathryn Aalto, historian, teacher, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author as she transports audiences to the real-life Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood, through her book “The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh.”
Make a Suncatcher
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drop by the Discovery Center and have some fun! We’ll have easy-to-make seasonal crafts that you can make and take home. Today we’ll be making suncatchers.
The Disappearance and Persistence of Bees (Virtual)
(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) The demise and disappearance of bees is well documented, yet bees still persist. Wildlife biologist Sam Droege shares a more nuanced look at the current state of native bees based on his research. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library.