Week of Events
National Native Seed Conference (Virtual)
(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
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026 -Protecting Our Watershed
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February 24, 2026 -Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden
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February 24, 2026 -DC EcoWomen Book Club
Protecting Our Watershed
(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
(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, ...
DC EcoWomen Book Club
(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 ...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026 -Invasive Vine Removal at Bladensburg
Invasive Vine Removal at Bladensburg
(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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Friday, February 27, 2026
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
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February 28, 2026 -Rain Garden Workshop (Hybrid)
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February 28, 2026 -Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
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February 28, 2026 -Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
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February 28, 2026 -Eco-Teen Challenge
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February 28, 2026 -Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
Rain Garden Workshop (Hybrid)
(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 ...
Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
(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
(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.
Eco-Teen Challenge
(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 Plant Removal at Piney Branch
(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 ...