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SUMMARY:Georgetown by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. \n\nExplore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village   \n\n\nDrift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub \n\n\nLearn about the experiences of free and enslaved people \n\n\nGlide past echoes of industrial might \n\n\nWitness its transformation into the vibrant park we enjoy today \n\nBring your curiosity\, your sense of adventure\, and your paddle power! 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/georgetown-by-kayak-3/
LOCATION:Key Bridge Boathouse\, 3500 Water Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tour,Water Sport
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SUMMARY:Beatrix Farrand’s Dumbarton Oaks
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Beatrix Farrand is considered the first commercially successful woman landscape architect in the United States. Dumbarton Oaks Park in Georgetown is one of her enduring legacies. Come explore her creation with park rangers and learn how her design philosophy and unique vision helped shape this landscape\, how that vision was nearly lost\, and how the NPS and Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy are working to see that vision reimplemented today.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/beatrix-farrands-dumbarton-oaks/
LOCATION:Dumbarton Oaks Park\, Lover's Lane and R Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,History,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Come learn about old-fashioned ice cream\, made famous by Dolly Madison\, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce\, and invented by Augustus Jackson\, who was the White House chef from 1817 until 1837. We’ll show how ice cream was made in the early 19th century–and talk about why it was such a rare and special treat. \nKids can watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher\, learn about the brine that freezes the cream\, and take a turn cranking the handle to make old-fashioned ice cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson with a modern adaptation will be available to take away. After the demonstration\, we’ll have free ice cream treats for the kids!  Rain Date: Sunday\, August 9
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-cream-making-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Family,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Peirce Mill":MAILTO:education@friendsofpeircemill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260801T202230Z
CREATED:20260801T202230Z
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SUMMARY:Georgetown by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. \n\nExplore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village   \n\n\nDrift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub \n\n\nLearn about the experiences of free and enslaved people \n\n\nGlide past echoes of industrial might \n\n\nWitness its transformation into the vibrant park we enjoy today \n\nBring your curiosity\, your sense of adventure\, and your paddle power! 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/georgetown-by-kayak-2/
LOCATION:Key Bridge Boathouse\, 3500 Water Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tour,Water Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T103000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Time in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Ramble with a ranger for a guided hike on the 1.7-mile Milkhouse Ford trail loop\, where you will encounter 5000 years of history\, from traces of Indigenous land usage\, to Fort DeRussy (which saw action during the Civil War)\, to the two-room log cabin used by poet Joaquin Miller\, and to the historic Milkhouse Ford river crossing.   \nMeet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center\, bring plenty of water\, dress for the weather\, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/echoes-of-time-in-rock-creek-park-2/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,History,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T090000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Time in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Ramble with a ranger for a guided hike on the 1.7-mile Milkhouse Ford trail loop\, where you will encounter 5000 years of history\, from traces of Indigenous land usage\, to Fort DeRussy (which saw action during the Civil War)\, to the two-room log cabin used by poet Joaquin Miller\, and to the historic Milkhouse Ford river crossing.   \nMeet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center\, bring plenty of water\, dress for the weather\, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/echoes-of-time-in-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,History,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000
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SUMMARY:Georgetown by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. \n\nExplore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village   \n\n\nDrift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub \n\n\nLearn about the experiences of free and enslaved people \n\n\nGlide past echoes of industrial might \n\n\nWitness its transformation into the vibrant park we enjoy today \n\nBring your curiosity\, your sense of adventure\, and your paddle power! 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/georgetown-by-kayak/
LOCATION:Key Bridge Boathouse\, 3500 Water Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tour,Water Sport
GEO:38.9039134;-77.0693647
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T012150Z
CREATED:20260512T012150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T012150Z
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of the Bartholdi Fountain (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Created for America’s 100th anniversary\, the 30-foot-tall “Fountain of Light and Water” — aka the Bartholdi Fountain — is turning 150 this year! To celebrate this milestone anniversary\, join Devin Dotson for a deep dive into the history of the fountain\, how and when it joined the United States Botanic Garden\, how we care for this beautiful piece of history\, and the story of the sculptor who become internationally famous for another project\, the Statue of Liberty.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/150th-anniversary-of-the-bartholdi-fountain-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Gardens,History,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T222324Z
CREATED:20260308T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T222324Z
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SUMMARY:Blossoms in America's Backyard
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) This time of year in Washington\, DC is all about the Cherry Blossoms\, but before the cherry trees on the Tidal Basin were a thing\, the roots of DC’s cherry blossom history got planted in the Rock Creek Valley. Come for a short ranger talk about the history of cherry trees in Washington away from the bustle of the Tidal Basin and then enjoy a walk up to 2 miles through some of our trails to see what’s blooming this spring in Rock Creek Park.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/blossoms-in-americas-backyard/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature Observation,Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260113T191744Z
CREATED:20260113T191744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191744Z
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SUMMARY:Spy Hike
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Does a cold winter’s day in Washington have you picturing furtive meetings between shadowy characters under overcast skies? Running along Embassy Row\, Rock Creek Park has been the site of spy stories and neighbor to many spies. Join a Park Ranger for a 2.5 mile hike through Rock Creek and learn the story of spies in America’s Back Yard. \nMeet the Ranger by Peirce Mill Barn. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spy-hike/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,History,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T190806Z
CREATED:20260113T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190806Z
UID:10003974-1768744800-1768752000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up History at Meridian Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Meridian Hill Park\, colloquially referred to as Malcolm X Park\, is known for its beauty\, art\, recreation\, First Amendment space\, and illustrious history. Drop by our pop-up table located near the Joan of Arc statue to learn some quick history of the park\, or attend the walking tour at 3 pm when you’ll have the chance to converse further with a park ranger. The formal tour meets by the bathrooms near 15th Street and Euclid St. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pop-up-history-at-meridian-hill-park/
LOCATION:Meridian Hill Park\, 16th Street & W Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
GEO:38.919143;-77.0364936
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