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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-4/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
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CREATED:20260706T163545Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-5/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
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CREATED:20260714T211254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T211254Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Floral Design at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) The Hillwood cutting garden in August is lush with blooms. A variety of colors and textures fill the garden beds. Dahlias\, zinnias\, celosia\, sunflowers\, gomphrena\, salvia\, and herbs are just some of the delights to select for your floral creations. In this workshop\, we will create a rustic and casual floral design using blooms from local flower farms in the D.C. region. \nAll materials are included.  Payment is required in advance due to materials fees and is non-refundable.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-of-floral-design-at-hillwood/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature Craft,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163618Z
CREATED:20260706T163618Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-6/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155808Z
CREATED:20260706T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155808Z
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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 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
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CREATED:20260706T163645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163645Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-7/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T185346Z
CREATED:20260906T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T185346Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-3/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
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CREATED:20260802T003609Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T113000
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CREATED:20260905T014818Z
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SUMMARY:Are You Going to Eat That?
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Foraging in Fairfax County Parks is prohibited.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/are-you-going-to-eat-that/
LOCATION:Ellanor C. Lawrence Park\, 5040 Walney Rd\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T145936Z
CREATED:20260906T145936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T145936Z
UID:10004785-1789290000-1789300800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery is the region’s most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows\, clean seeds in preparation for planting\, help maintain the nursery\, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer\, whether they regularly join our work or volunteer a single time\, to walk away with more knowledge of our region’s natural areas. \nIf you have any questions about volunteer scheduling\, email Maddie at info@earthsangha.org or call 703.859.2951. \nPark in Grove Point lot and walk up gravel drive.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-at-earth-sangha/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T191014Z
CREATED:20260826T191014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T191014Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Plant Collections in the District
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join the Botanical Society of Washington with the National Arboretum for a panel discussion that brings together collections curators and communicators from the National Arboretum\, U.S. Botanic Garden\, U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum\, and Smithsonian Botany and Gardens. These experts will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they experience in their roles as keepers of federally funded plant collections and highlight the unique place each organization holds in our nation’s capital.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/federal-plant-collections-in-the-district/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
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CREATED:20260906T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T150029Z
UID:10004786-1789549200-1789560000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery is the region’s most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows\, clean seeds in preparation for planting\, help maintain the nursery\, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer\, whether they regularly join our work or volunteer a single time\, to walk away with more knowledge of our region’s natural areas. \nIf you have any questions about volunteer scheduling\, email Maddie at info@earthsangha.org or call 703.859.2951. \nPark in Grove Point lot and walk up gravel drive.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-at-earth-sangha-3/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T150105Z
CREATED:20260906T150105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T150105Z
UID:10004787-1789981200-1789992000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery is the region’s most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows\, clean seeds in preparation for planting\, help maintain the nursery\, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer\, whether they regularly join our work or volunteer a single time\, to walk away with more knowledge of our region’s natural areas. \nIf you have any questions about volunteer scheduling\, email Maddie at info@earthsangha.org or call 703.859.2951. \nPark in Grove Point lot and walk up gravel drive.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-at-earth-sangha-4/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.786372;-77.1606167
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
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CREATED:20260905T174702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T174702Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Sangha Open House and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) We’re excited to announce the Earth Sangha’s Fall Open House and Native Plant Sale! Visit us and shop the DC region’s most comprehensive collection of exclusively local-ecotype\, native plants. All sales support our restoration work on local parkland. \nWe’ve also invited some of our restoration partners to host tables so you can learn more about how to get involved in local\, grassroots restoration efforts\, find opportunities to advocate for native plants\, or get resources on how to start native plant projects in your own garden or at your HOA\, school\, or place of worship.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/earth-sangha-open-house-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature-related Sale,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T120000
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CREATED:20260906T150137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T150137Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery is the region’s most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows\, clean seeds in preparation for planting\, help maintain the nursery\, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer\, whether they regularly join our work or volunteer a single time\, to walk away with more knowledge of our region’s natural areas. \nIf you have any questions about volunteer scheduling\, email Maddie at info@earthsangha.org or call 703.859.2951. \nPark in Grove Point lot and walk up gravel drive.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-at-earth-sangha-5/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery is the region’s most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows\, clean seeds in preparation for planting\, help maintain the nursery\, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer\, whether they regularly join our work or volunteer a single time\, to walk away with more knowledge of our region’s natural areas. \nIf you have any questions about volunteer scheduling\, email Maddie at info@earthsangha.org or call 703.859.2951. \nPark in Grove Point lot and walk up gravel drive.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-at-earth-sangha-6/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha Wild Plant Nursery\, 6100 Cloud Drive\, Springfiled\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.786372;-77.1606167
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