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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Art,Garden Experience,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
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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-5/
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:20260630T100000
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CREATED:20260613T023505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T023505Z
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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-4/
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:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T025842Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T003533Z
CREATED:20260602T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003533Z
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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 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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
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CREATED:20260711T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T225048Z
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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. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will begin. \nRanger led garden tours are held every week on Sunday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 10:00 AM\, 2:00 PM\, and 6:00 PM through September 2nd.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-5/
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:20260716T170000
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CREATED:20260706T154543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155834Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Evening Hours at USBG
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month. The Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the USBG plant collection while enjoying live music and refreshments at our four extended evening hour events. \nTonight\, enjoy live music by Night Hawk as you explore the Conservatory. In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden\, local vendors Vintage Views will have lemonade\, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails\, and snacks available for purchase. Additionally\, local frozen treat vendor Here’s The Scoop will have gourmet ice cream and non-dairy sorbet available for purchase.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-evening-hours-at-usbg/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210549Z
CREATED:20260714T210549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210549Z
UID:10004588-1784284200-1784286000@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 twelve and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/hillwood-japanese-style-garden-tour-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:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T175530Z
CREATED:20260714T175530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T175530Z
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SUMMARY:Lotus and Water Lily Festival
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (NPS) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Each summer\, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival invites visitors to experience the stunning blooms of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens while celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Anacostia River. This year\, the festival embraces a special America 250th theme\, highlighting stories that connect our shared national history with the beauty of this treasured landscape. Activities will include drumming\, music\, art\, and nature immersion experiences.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lotus-and-water-lily-festival/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210811Z
CREATED:20260714T210811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210811Z
UID:10004589-1784637000-1784640600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Part of the magic of Hillwood is the constantly changing seasonal plant displays. Each season features new and exciting plants in unique combinations. Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, to explore the summer displays and learn about the design process of creating this planting\, including first-hand stories of practical gardening lessons. \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/hillwood-garden-tour-summer-designs/
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:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260712T022649Z
CREATED:20260712T022601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T022649Z
UID:10004565-1784887200-1784890800@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. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will begin. \nRanger led garden tours are held every week on Sunday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 10:00 AM\, 2:00 PM\, and 6:00 PM through September 2nd.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-6/
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:20260724T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T133000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210907Z
CREATED:20260714T210907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210907Z
UID:10004590-1784896200-1784899800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Part of the magic of Hillwood is the constantly changing seasonal plant displays. Each season features new and exciting plants in unique combinations. Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, to explore the summer displays and learn about the design process of creating this planting\, including first-hand stories of practical gardening lessons. \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/hillwood-garden-tour-summer-designs-2/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural,Tour
GEO:38.9436253;-77.0526371
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260712T023533Z
CREATED:20260712T023428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T023533Z
UID:10004569-1786039200-1786042800@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. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will begin. \nRanger led garden tours are held every week on Sunday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 10:00 AM\, 2:00 PM\, and 6:00 PM through September 2nd.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-7/
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:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155808Z
CREATED:20260706T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155808Z
UID:10004536-1787245200-1787256000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Summer Evening Hours at USBG
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month. The Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the USBG plant collection while enjoying live music and refreshments at our four extended evening hour events. \nTonight\, enjoy live music by Breonna Sharde’ as you explore the Conservatory. Breonna blends soul\, jazz\, and bossa nova with a vibrant hint of disco\, bringing a high-energy performance. In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden\, local vendors Vintage Views will have lemonade\, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails\, and snacks available for purchase. Additionally\, local frozen treat vendor Here’s The Scoop will have gourmet ice cream and non-dairy sorbet available for purchase.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-evening-hours-at-usbg-2/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Plants,Social & Cultural
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260802T011608Z
CREATED:20260802T011608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T011608Z
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SUMMARY:Late Roses and Wildflowers of Bon Air
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Late summer is a great time to explore wildflowers and garden flowers in our park. Come see what a summer of sunshine and rainstorms has produced. Learn about the history of Bon Air Park and its flowers. Teens 16+ welcome to attend with a registered adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/late-roses-and-wildflowers-of-bon-air/
LOCATION:Bon Air Park\, 850 N Lexington St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T004020Z
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SUMMARY:Native Garden Tour at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the Collections and Research Center native garden featuring a bio-retention pond with garden section manager and coordinator Cicily Arnsworth. Tickets 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/native-garden-tour-at-hillwood/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Plants,Tour
GEO:38.9436253;-77.0526371
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Gardens at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Join us for the sixth summer of Jazz in the Gardens in the spectacular setting of Hillwood’s gardens! Experience the dynamic sound of Carr/Keys\, a collaboration between two masters of the craft: tenor saxophonist Paul Carr and alto saxophonist Marshall Keys. Their group merges the essence of straight-ahead jazz with the spirit of soul\, creating a sound that resonates with both seasoned jazz lovers and new audiences.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/jazz-in-the-gardens-at-hillwood/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Music,Performance
GEO:38.9436253;-77.0526371
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