Invasive Plant Removal at Kenilworth
2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kenilworth Park, 4000 Deane Avenue NE, Wasington DC, United States
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens to remove woody invasive shrubs and vines in the park to protect native ecosystems.
Park at the parking lot on Deane Ave NE near Kenilworth Track, then walk to the dirt path that leads to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to meet a representative from the NPS Invasive Plant Management Team. 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.

Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Piney Branch Oasis, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, 20010, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.

Invasive Plant Management at Kingman
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6, United States
(DC) (District Department of Energy and the Environment) Join DOEE staff to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman + Heritage Islands and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. DOEE will provide tools, gloves, and instruction. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park
2026-02-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Dumbarton Oaks Park, Lover's Lane and R Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for a day of service and stewardship at beautiful Dumbarton Oaks Park.

Potomac River Cleanup at Sligo Creek
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Sligo Creek Trail, Silver Spring, MD, United States
(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy and Friends of Sligo Creek for a trash-tastic cleanup at Sligo Creek Trail and East-West Highway (Route 410). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a swimmable and fishable river. Polluted urban runoff is the only growing source of pollution to the river which is why we need your help.
Secure your spot today to take action for your hometown river!

Potomac River Cleanup at Green Meadows
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Green Meadows Park, 6163-6199 Sligo Pkwy, Chillum, MD, 20782, United States
(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy and Friends of Sligo Creek for a trash-tastic cleanup at Green Meadows Park, MD. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a swimmable and fishable river. Polluted urban runoff is the only growing source of pollution to the river which is why we need your help.
Secure your spot today to take action for your hometown river!

Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, VA, 22307, United States
(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.

Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Browning’s Grove Park, 5909 Nicholson Street, Riverdale, 20737, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network volunteer leaders from the Riverdale Park Green Team to remove Invasive Vines around the East Riverdale neighborhood. This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 West, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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.

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay (Virtual)
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
(MD) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) Former Senator Gerald Winegrad has devoted himself to environmental causes for 56 years, including Chesapeake Bay restoration. He represented the SERC area in the Maryland legislature for 16 years. In this talk, he will examine the results of 42 years of formal efforts to restore the Bay in which he was intricately involved, winning many awards for his environmental advocacy.

Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). We 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.
More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 East, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest, Washington, 20008
(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.

Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) You don’t need a large yard to make a big impact for wildlife. Join Laurie Dodd to learn how planting native plants can support pollinators while creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden—whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or balcony. This talk introduces easy-to-grow native plants that thrive in a variety of habitats and benefit bees, butterflies, and more.

Protecting Our Watershed
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join Arlington Park Naturalist Itzamar Duran Cruz to learn about local conservation efforts through an exploration of ongoing projects in our watershed. Discover how our community is protecting natural resources and how you can get involved in making a difference. 55+ program.

Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Oakton Rec Center, 3200 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, 22124, United States

DC EcoWomen Book Club
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Teaism Penn Quarter, 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
(DC) (DC EcoWomen) DC EcoWomen invites you to our February Eco Book Club, a welcoming space to connect with fellow environmentally minded women and allies over a meaningful environmental read.
Our selected book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World byRobin Wall Kimmerer, explores themes of reciprocity, gift economies, gratitude, and our relationship with the natural world. Through storytelling and Indigenous ecological wisdom, the book invites us to reimagine sustainability, community, and what it means to live in balance with the Earth. Whether you finish every chapter or just want to listen and learn, you’re welcome to join the conversation.

National Native Seed Conference (Virtual)
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26 | MD
(US) (Institute for Applied Ecology)The 2026 National Native Seed Conference is dedicated to the science, practice, and policy of producing and effectively using native seed. Join us for this two-day virtual conference designed to:

Provide opportunities for attendees to explore new ideas
Share success stories and lessons learned
Connect and collaborate with colleagues across the country

Invasive Vine Removal at Bladensburg
2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville, 20784, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the Community Native Planting Project to remove Invasive Vines. We will start with a brief training on invasive species and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing invasives.

Rain Garden Workshop (Hybrid)
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | MD
(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) Rain gardens are attractive landscape features that allow rain water and snow melt to absorb into the ground, slowing runoff and removing pollutants before the water reaches local creeks and streams. You will learn how to design, construct, and maintain a rain garden for your property that can absorb rain water, improve wildlife habitat, and support the health of waterways and drinking water supplies.

Eco-Teen Challenge
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) In this series, we’ll complete STEM challenges while learning about our local ecosystems. Discover how our local watersheds support wildlife and explore how our everyday actions affect these vital ecosystems. Then, dive into a hands-on STEM activity by building your own water filter!

Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverside Drive Park, 5801 Riverside Drive, Riverdale, 20737, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network volunteer leaders from the Riverdale Park Green Team to remove Invasive Vines around around the Riverdale Park neighborhood.. This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal.
