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SUMMARY:Japanese Star Festival at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) anabata\, the Japanese Star Festival\, celebrates the legend of Orihime\, the weaver princess\, and Hikoboshi\, the herder. These lovers\, separated by the Milky Way\, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. \nEnjoy a summer evening relaxing in Hillwood’s spectacular gardens and take part in festive indoor and outdoor entertainment.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/japanese-star-festival-at-hillwood/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Performance,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Gallery of Art) Travel across the country through music\, exploring our many traditions—from Appalachian and Americana to Creole jazz\, Hill Country blues\, contemporary jazz\, and more for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Every Friday through August 14 (except June 5 and July 3). Pre-show dance classes on May 22 and 29\, June 12\, and July 24. \nEvent registration through a lottery. The lottery takes place the week before each event\, opening on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and closing Friday at noon. Limited day-of passes will be available starting at 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/jazz-in-the-garden-3/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden\, 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T022415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T022415Z
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SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260601T022418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T022418Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Break at the Haubt
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Drop in for hands-on activities in the Haupt Garden. Games\, crafts\, and garden exploration are designed for preschoolers through adults. \nHave a little more time? Take a moment to slow down\, use your senses\, and explore the Enid A. Haupt Garden through nature journaling. Bring your own journal or decorate one for your garden observations. And be sure to check out the new Growing Tomorrow exhibition and discover how gardens can evoke memories.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/garden-break-at-the-haubt/
LOCATION:Enid A. Haupt Smithsonian Garden\, Independence Avenue SW and L'Enfant Plaza SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260602T004052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T004122Z
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SUMMARY:Hillwood Japanese-style Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese-style garden\, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson\, gardener\, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured\, yet “naturally wild\,” Japanese-style garden. \nTickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to twelve and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/japanese-star-festival-at-hillwood-2/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260601T022631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003120Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Tour at NMNH
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Discover how the gardens around the National Museum of Natural History create habitats that support birds\, insects\, and even people! Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers outside the Constitution Avenue entrance to the National Museum of Natural History.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\, 1000 Madison Drive NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Gardening for Wildlife,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260602T003007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003007Z
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SUMMARY:Cutting Garden Tour at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Marjorie Merriweather Post loved displaying fresh cut flowers throughout her home. This tradition continues today as the cutting garden produces nearly one thousand stems a week during the height of summer. From sunflowers and zinnias to eucalyptus and lisianthus\, a weekly harvest supplies a bounty of flowers which are used in arrangements throughout the property. Tour the garden in all its glory and learn a few tips and secrets from a Hillwood gardener along the way. \nTickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to fifteen and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cutting-garden-tour-at-hillwood-2/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Garden Experience,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260602T021719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T021719Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Savor the beauty of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in the soft glow of twilight. During these special extended hours\, the gardens remain open until 8:45 PM\, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting to unwind\, take an evening stroll\, or simply enjoy the changing light as day turns to dusk.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunset-in-the-gardens/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260512T003206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003206Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Gallery of Art) Travel across the country through music\, exploring our many traditions—from Appalachian and Americana to Creole jazz\, Hill Country blues\, contemporary jazz\, and more for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Every Friday through August 14 (except June 5 and July 3). Pre-show dance classes on May 22 and 29\, June 12\, and July 24. \nEvent registration through a lottery. The lottery takes place the week before each event\, opening on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and closing Friday at noon. Limited day-of passes will be available starting at 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/jazz-in-the-garden-4/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden\, 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T025757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T025757Z
UID:10004512-1781953200-1781956800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:WELLderness Forest Bathing with Sage
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Explore the gardens\, tune into your senses and connect with nature during this guided Forest Bathing walk. The WELLderness series brings members of the community together to engage in activities that have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. \nSage is a certified Forest Bathing Guide\, who has been practicing Nature and Forest Therapy since 2018. His practice has been offered through the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, Friends of the National Arboretum\, and Nature Worx.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellderness-forest-bathing-with-sage/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Garden Experience,Wellness
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T022557Z
UID:10004507-1781978400-1781982000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T023012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T023012Z
UID:10004508-1782396000-1782399600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-3/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260601T015118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T015118Z
UID:10004418-1782475200-1782478800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:An Artist in Their Garden (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us as Jean Brinton Jaecks\, Artist\, Gardener\, and Educator shares her paintings\, her two-acre garden as a family legacy\, and how they happily coincide year-round. Dedicated to gardening for biodiversity and maintaining a chemical-free\, sustainable environment\, Jean will offer her perspective on what it means to invite not only creatures and plants to thrive together\, but art and gardening\, as well.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/an-artist-in-their-garden-virtual/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Art,Garden Experience,Seminars and Lectures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260512T003233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003233Z
UID:10004356-1782496800-1782505800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Gallery of Art) Travel across the country through music\, exploring our many traditions—from Appalachian and Americana to Creole jazz\, Hill Country blues\, contemporary jazz\, and more for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Every Friday through August 14 (except June 5 and July 3). Pre-show dance classes on May 22 and 29\, June 12\, and July 24. \nEvent registration through a lottery. The lottery takes place the week before each event\, opening on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and closing Friday at noon. Limited day-of passes will be available starting at 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/jazz-in-the-garden-5/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden\, 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Music,Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T023505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T023505Z
UID:10004510-1782813600-1782817200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-4/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260613T025842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T025842Z
UID:10004513-1783162800-1783166400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:WELLderness Forest Bathing with Sage
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Explore the gardens\, tune into your senses and connect with nature during this guided Forest Bathing walk. The WELLderness series brings members of the community together to engage in activities that have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. \nSage is a certified Forest Bathing Guide\, who has been practicing Nature and Forest Therapy since 2018. His practice has been offered through the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, Friends of the National Arboretum\, and Nature Worx.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellderness-forest-bathing-with-sage-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Garden Experience,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260602T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003533Z
UID:10004462-1783506600-1783508400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Hillwood Japanese-style Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese-style garden\, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson\, gardener\, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured\, yet “naturally wild\,” Japanese-style garden. \nTickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to fifteen and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/hillwood-japanese-style-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Garden Experience,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081855
CREATED:20260601T015639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T015639Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning to celebrate summer at the U.S. Botanic Garden. You can visit a Discovery Cart to learn about the plant science behind chocolate or get hands-on with an interactive pot-a-plant activity.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-garden/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience
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