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SUMMARY:Apply for a Free Tree in DC
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Get Free Trees to accentuate your home with a beautiful shade tree at no cost. To register\, submit an application with Casey Trees and one of their professional Urban Foresters will be in touch to start your process.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/apply-for-a-free-tree-in-dc/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193406Z
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SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Anacostia Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy\, Friends of Anacostia Park\, and Black Girl Environmentalist for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Anacostia Park (DC). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-anacostia-park/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park\, 1900 Anacostia Dr\, Washington DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193606Z
UID:10004076-1768640400-1768647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Aspen Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Aspen Hill Park. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-aspen-hill-park/
LOCATION:Aspen Hill Local Park\, 5013 Baltic Avenue\, Rockville\, MD\, 20853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193746Z
UID:10004077-1768640400-1768647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Jones Point
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Jones Point Park (VA). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe\, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. \nSign up today to make a difference for your hometown river!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/potomac-cleanup-for-mlk-at-jones-point/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park\, 1900 Anacostia Dr\, Washington DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T011120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T011120Z
UID:10004009-1768640400-1768649400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native plants.  This is a continuing project typically held every Saturday to reclaim Potomac Overlook Regional Park from non-native invasive plants. Be sure to come dressed for work\, wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and perhaps a hat.  You may also want to bring along your own water bottle\, but bottled water and snacks will be provided. Ages 9 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-potomac-overlook-4/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185521Z
UID:10004068-1768644000-1768651200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. Bring gloves\, hand clippers and water. We will supply instructions\, examples and trash bags.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-dyke-marsh-3/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192604Z
UID:10004073-1768644000-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join in one of the 6 volunteer Park Cleanups or Weed Warrior Workdays celebrating MLK Day! Give back to your community\, help beautify our green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T030525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030525Z
UID:10004018-1768647600-1768654800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Weed Warrior Workday at Rock Creek Regional
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, protect the stream valley ecosystem\, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Monica for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including roundleaf bittersweet\, porcelainberry\, Japanese barberry\, and multiflora rose. Please note\, the barberry and multiflora rose have thorns!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-weed-warrior-workday-at-rock-creek-regional/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Regional Park\, 6700 Needwood Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
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CREATED:20260111T001249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001249Z
UID:10003927-1768654800-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 1
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick 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/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-picnic-grove-1/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.940532;-77.0521963
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1 2401 Tilden St NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 Tilden St NW:geo:-77.0521963,38.940532
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
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CREATED:20251202T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T215314Z
UID:10003800-1768726800-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Help Earth Sangha clean and prepare native seeds for spring planting. Seed cleaning will take place every Sunday through the winter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/seed-cleaning-at-earth-sangha-7/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha\, 51011 Backlick Rd\, Annandale\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Plants,Volunteering
GEO:38.8203896;-77.1906633
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260111T001511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001511Z
UID:10003928-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick and Friends of Pierce Mill 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/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260111T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001645Z
UID:10003929-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Rena Subotnik or 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. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-630-east/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 East\, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest\, Washington\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.9372186;-77.0560398
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Reservation 630 East 2801 Quebec Street Northwest Washington 20008;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2801 Quebec Street Northwest:geo:-77.0560398,38.9372186
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T190210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T190210Z
UID:10004072-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal on Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists)  ARMN Park Stewards and National Park Service Weed Warriors welcome volunteers to help us restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants on Theodore Roosevelt Island. \nThis work is vitally important to protecting the island’s natural areas\, including plants that have co-evolved with birds and other local wildlife over thousands of years that are being overwhelmed by fast-growing introduced species that strangle trees and eliminate food sources.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-on-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T192911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192911Z
UID:10004074-1768737600-1768744800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Cleanup at Winding Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks and partner organizations! Volunteers will help remove litter from a park\, trail\, or stream. Volunteers must stay with the group and follow safety guidelines.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-cleanup-at-winding-creek-park/
LOCATION:Winding Creek Local Park\, Dewey Road\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.0575006;-77.0916597
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Winding Creek Local Park Dewey Road Silver Spring Maryland 20906 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dewey Road:geo:-77.0916597,39.0575006
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T031516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031551Z
UID:10004021-1768813200-1768820400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, celebrate celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service\, and protect the Sligo Creek watershed. Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4. \nWe will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, English ivy (Hedera helix)\, Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii)\, and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek-2/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260110T014039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T014039Z
UID:10003894-1768813200-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Student Conservation Association) SCA is hosting the MLK Day of Service clean-up event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Join us for a massive clean-up at one of the most biodiverse natural areas in the nation’s capital.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-kenilworth/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T153611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T153611Z
UID:10004061-1768813200-1768827600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for a day of service and stewardship at beautiful Dumbarton Oaks Park.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-day-at-dumbarton-oaks-park-4/
LOCATION:Dumbarton Oaks Park\, Lover's Lane and R Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.9129637;-77.0615735
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dumbarton Oaks Park Lover's Lane and R Street NW Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lover's Lane and R Street NW:geo:-77.0615735,38.9129637
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223603Z
UID:10004043-1768815000-1768827600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Pope Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Riverkeeper) Ring in the New Year with Anacostia Riverkeeper at our annual MLK Day of Service cleanup! Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you can get dirty that will protect you from the brush. \n\n\nThis cleanup is in partnership with Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance and funded by Washington Gas.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-pope-branch/
LOCATION:Pope Branch Park\, 2900 M Place SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8780381;-76.9660613
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pope Branch Park 2900 M Place SE Washington DC 20019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2900 M Place SE:geo:-76.9660613,38.8780381
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260111T001824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001824Z
UID:10003930-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Rock Creek 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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-broad-branch/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T031318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031318Z
UID:10004020-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Rachel Carson Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service while saving the trees and the meadow. Join Montgomery Parks Vegetation Management Staff for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry\, wintercreeper\, English ivy\, roundleaf bittersweet\, winged burning bush\, and bush honeysuckle. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-rachel-carson-conservation-park-2/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson Conservation Park\, 22201 Zion Road\, Olney\, MD\, 20833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.220022;-77.085897
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rachel Carson Conservation Park 22201 Zion Road Olney MD 20833 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22201 Zion Road:geo:-77.085897,39.220022
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260116T024419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T024419Z
UID:10004081-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Soul Trak's MLK Cleanup at Marvin Gaye
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Soul Trak) Every quarter\, Soul Trak hosts a Service Event dedicated to beautifying our local parks and waterways. We are coming back to Marvin Gaye Park where we have hiked\, repaired bikes\, and led clean ups before\, to revisit the park and help divert trash from entering the Anacostia River. We invite community members to join us!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/soul-traks-mlk-cleanup-at-marvin-gaye/
LOCATION:Marvin Gaye Park\, 5200 Foote St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T184712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184712Z
UID:10004066-1768824000-1768831200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Trash Cleanup at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Friends of Dyke Marsh will host a clean-up to address trash pollution in Dyke Marsh. Join us! The clean-up will run along the entire Dyke Marsh boardwalk.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/trash-cleanup-at-dyke-marsh/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260108T201723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T201723Z
UID:10003878-1768827600-1768836600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Oxon Run Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service at Oxon Run Park\, hosted by Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, DC Greens\, Friends of Oxon Run\, and Casey Trees. As a part of a nationwide effort\, the MLK Day of Service is a great opportunity to give back to our communities\, from helping out our neighbors to uplifting and restoring our green spaces.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-oxon-run-park/
LOCATION:The Well at Oxon Run\, 300 Valley Ave\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Parks,Trees
GEO:38.83287;-77.001718
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Well at Oxon Run 300 Valley Ave SE Washington DC 20032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Valley Ave\, SE:geo:-77.001718,38.83287
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T011412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T011412Z
UID:10004010-1768831200-1768836600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Make a difference in your community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Volunteers are needed to help clear out invasive plants and vines that are keeping our local plants and animals from thriving. Come dressed for the weather\, with sturdy footwear\, and be prepared to get dirty. Adults.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-long-branch/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260110T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T021334Z
UID:10003900-1768935600-1768941000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ferrets: The Road to Recovery (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) Half a century ago\, scientists believed the last black-footed ferrets—the only ferrets native to North America—had gone extinct. Today\, their recovery marks one of the most hopeful conservation stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. In a free Smithsonian webinar\, discover how this endangered species rebounded with Paul Marinari\, a retired biologist with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo who assisted in the ferret’s recovery for much of his career.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ferrets-the-road-to-recovery-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T204951Z
UID:10004079-1769000400-1769002200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Safe Sidewalks\, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) Join the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and Interstate Commission for the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) to learn how winter salt impacts our environment\, why it’s a growing regional concern\, and the simple steps you can take at home—before\, during\, and after storms—to apply just the right amount of salt to maintain safety in the winter. Learn application tips\, alternatives to salt\, and other ways you can be #wintersaltsmart while protecting the environment. \nThis event serves as the first of two mini-webinars to learn how you can take action around your community to stay safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potomac and other DC area water sources.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/safe-sidewalks-clean-water-smart-salting-for-dmv-residents-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260110T230046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T022214Z
UID:10003922-1769022000-1769025600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Care for the Land (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(US) (Wild Ones) Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author\, botanist\, and founder of Plant Baby Plant\, and Esther Bonney\, youth organizer and founder of Nurture Natives will draw on their work in education\, storytelling\, and youth leadership in “Intergenerational Care for Land and Community“ to explore how people of all ages can take part in the native plant movement through shared learning\, relationships\, and local action.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Plants,Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260114T003750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T003750Z
UID:10003989-1769108400-1769113800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring 2026 Season Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Our local amphibians and reptiles are both susceptible to habitat destruction and pollutants and can often be victims of being misunderstood. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introductory look at our local amphibians and reptiles\, what our citizens can do to help protect their habitats\, and what related programs are available through Loudoun Wildlife to help monitor populations and increase community awareness.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/amphibian-and-reptile-monitoring-2026-season-kickoff/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Citizen Science,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260111T011220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T011220Z
UID:10003943-1769162400-1769169600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team to remove invasive shrubs and vines to make room for native flora and fauna on the island. We will meet at the Pedestrian Bridge\, located on the Virginia side of the island. No skills or prior knowledge are required for these events. Volunteers who sign up will receive an email with further details about the event 48 hours prior to its start.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083515
CREATED:20260115T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205132Z
UID:10004080-1769173200-1769175000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Community Winter Salt Management (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) This session is tailored for HOA and other community association residents\, board members\, community managers\, and maintenance team members. Gain best practices and information for efficient winter salt use\, contractor coordination\, and strategies to reduce environmental damage while maintaining profitability and setting winter maintenance expectations.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-winter-salt-management-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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