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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting at Armed Forces Retirement Home
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Casey Trees for an exciting day of tree planting\, made possible by partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and United. \nYou provide the volunteers\, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques\, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting trees throughout the space.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-tree-planting-at-armed-forces-retirement-home-2/
LOCATION:Armed Forces Retirement Home\, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20011
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Trees,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Extreme Cleanup at Piney Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Stream Team Leader Keith Krosinsky for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-piney-branch/
LOCATION:Piney Branch Oasis\, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW\, Washington\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T210538Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:(DC) DC Public Library) Join filmmaker Cintia Cabib for a screening of her documentary “Bird Walk.”  The film takes viewers on a visual and aural excursion through an abandoned golf course in Rockville\, Maryland where birders discover more than 160 bird species and mount a campaign to preserve this avian oasis as a public park and critical bird habitat. The film screening will be followed by a discussion. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for this program\, please contact DCPLaccess@dc.gov or call 202-727-2142 at least 1 week prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/film-bird-walk/
LOCATION:MLK Public Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Conservation,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
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CREATED:20260412T014049Z
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SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting at Mount Olivet
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Casey Trees as we partner with HITT to celebrate Earth Day and plant trees at Mount Olivet Cemetery! \nYou provide the volunteers\, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques\, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting trees throughout the space.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-tree-planting-at-mount-olivet-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Cemetary\, 300 Bladensburg Road NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Trees,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T014416Z
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SUMMARY:Canopies & Communities
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join D.C. based nonprofits JGI USA and Casey Trees as they share their approaches to engaging communities to make an impact\, including their successful efforts to restore and protect forest habitats both locally in Washington\, D.C. and internationally along chimpanzee range in Africa. This event will feature presentations from both JGI USA and Casey Trees\, followed by a short Q&A and opportunities to network with conservation colleagues.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/canopies-communities/
LOCATION:Jane Goodall Institute\, 1120 20th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting at Stanton Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) In honor of America’s 250th anniversary\, we’re planting 250 trees across DC’s national parks with National Capital Parks-East\, a unit of the National Park Service. Join us to help plant and welcome 19 trees at the historic Stanton Park\, part of this milestone campaign made possible by generous donations. \nParticipants will receive hands-on training on-site. After learning the tools and techniques\, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting trees throughout the space.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-tree-planting-at-stanton-park/
LOCATION:Stanton Park\, 6th Street NE and 226 4th St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Trees,Volunteering
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SUMMARY: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/invasive-plant-removal-at-630-east-3/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 East\, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest\, Washington\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Oxon Cove Earth Day Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Spend your Earth Day with us and a dozen environmental organizations at one of the largest regional clean-ups along Oxon Run and the Potomac River!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/oxon-cove-earth-day-cleanup/
LOCATION:Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm2\, 6411 Oxon Hill Rd\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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CREATED:20260412T015438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T015438Z
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SUMMARY:Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines Ride
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Washington Area Bicyclist Association) Calling all cyclists! Join the DC Trail Rangers and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for an invasive vine removal and a bike ride. On the fourth Saturday of each month we meet up at the Fields at RFK lot 6 at 10am for an ecological ride on the Anacostia River Trail. We will be clearing invasive vines from our trees and trail corridors while exploring topics such as plant identification\, invasive plant management and local wetland ecology.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bicyclists-against-invasive-vines-ride/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Fitness,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T015840Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal at Langdon
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 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-at-langdon/
LOCATION:Langdon Park Recreation Center\, 2901 20th St NE\, Washington DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260412T120750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T120750Z
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Tree Care at Anacostia Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join Casey Trees\, Friends of Anacostia Park\, and Anacostia Watershed Society for a service day and celebration in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day! Your help with caring for these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming a permanent part of our tree canopy and park space. We will provide all the necessary tools and supplies to care for trees. After learning the tools and techniques\, participants will begin caring for trees throughout the park. \n\nAfter volunteering\, stick around and join us for an Earth & Arbor Day Celebration in the park with free food\, music\, boating\, skating\, and more!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/arbor-day-tree-care-at-anacostia-park/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park Skating Pavillion\, 1500 Anacostia Dr SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
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SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Training - Part 1 (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) This training equips individuals with the knowledge\, skills\, and techniques to support the management of invasive plants in our region. For Part 1\, you have the option of attending in person at the University of the District of Columbia or virtually via Zoom. Part 2 will take place in-person at an outdoor location in Rock Creek Park on May 9th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-training-part-1-hybrid/
LOCATION:University of the District of Columbia\, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260413T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000816Z
UID:10004320-1777716000-1777723200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Glenmont Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Montgomery Parks for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Glenmont Local 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/invasive-plant-removal-at-glenmont-park/
LOCATION:Glenmont Local Park\, 3201 Randolph Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260413T001059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001059Z
UID:10004321-1777802400-1777809600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Little Forest
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Bethann Siegel and John Burwell 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-little-forest/
LOCATION:Little Forest Park\, Military Road & 28th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
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CREATED:20260413T001427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001427Z
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SUMMARY:Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Stream Team Leaders Kathy Sykes and Andrea Contreras for an engaging presentation on the Lower Rock Creek watershed and why its health matters to our community. This talk will explore what a watershed is\, how everyday activities impact local streams\, and the key indicators of a healthy watershed—from salt and bacteria levels to biodiversity and aquatic life.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/our-watershed-3/
LOCATION:West End Neighborhood Library\, 2301 L St NW\, Washington\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Seminars and Lectures,Watershed Ecology
GEO:38.9039687;-77.0505882
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260413T001724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001724Z
UID:10004323-1778317200-1778328000@capitalnature.org
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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260111T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T002002Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day: Litter Cleanup at Piney Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Stream Team Leaders Keith Krosinsky and Alice Zou for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-litter-cleanup-at-piney-branch/
LOCATION:Piney Branch Oasis\, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW\, Washington\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083112
CREATED:20260308T223010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T223010Z
UID:10004172-1806843600-1806850800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Cleanup at Broad Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. This event is part of the Annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup – a month-long push to remove litter throughout the Rock Creek watershed! Additional information will be sent from the event leader one business day before the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/extreme-cleanup-at-broad-branch/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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