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SUMMARY:Protecting Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/protecting-our-watershed/
LOCATION:Arlington Mill Community Center\, 909 South Dinwiddie Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Watershed Ecology
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SUMMARY:Your Yard or Balcony Can Be a Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/your-yard-or-balcony-can-be-a-pollinator-garden-2/
LOCATION:Oakton Rec Center\, 3200 Jermantown Rd\, Oakton\, 22124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Plants
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SUMMARY:DC EcoWomen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nOur 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/dc-ecowomen-book-club/
LOCATION:Teaism Penn Quarter\, 400 8th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Literary,Social Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
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SUMMARY:National Native Seed Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(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: \n\nProvide opportunities for attendees to explore new ideas\nShare success stories and lessons learned\nConnect and collaborate with colleagues across the country
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/national-native-seed-conference-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Conservation,Plants
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SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal at Bladensburg
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-at-bladensburg/
LOCATION:Publick Playhouse\, 5445 Landover Rd\, Hyattsville\, 20784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Trees
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Workshop (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/rain-garden-workshop-hybrid/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Plants,Watershed Ecology
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Virginia Conservation Commission":MAILTO:info@novaregion.org
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SUMMARY:Eco-Teen Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(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!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/eco-teen-challenge/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Watershed Ecology
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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-5/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-piney-branch-4/
LOCATION:Piney Branch Oasis\, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW\, Washington\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-at-riverdale-2/
LOCATION:Riverside Drive Park\, 5801 Riverside Drive\, Riverdale\, 20737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Trees
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