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SUMMARY:Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Stream Team Leaders Kathy Sykes and Andrea Contreras for an engaging presentation on the Lower Rock Creek watershed and why its health matters to our community. This talk will explore what a watershed is\, how everyday activities impact local streams\, and the key indicators of a healthy watershed—from salt and bacteria levels to biodiversity and aquatic life.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/our-watershed-2/
LOCATION:Checy Chase Library\, 5625 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Seminars and Lectures,Watershed Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:Florals: Art\, Memory\, and Meaning (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Garden historian and author Abra Lee joins native Washingtonian floral artist and author Teresa Speight\, whose celebrated book “Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard” features as one of Abra’s favorite books. Together Abra and Teresa will explore the connective power of orchids and florals through both storytelling and lived creative practice.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/florals-art-memory-and-meaning-virtual/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Plants,Seminars and Lectures,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T083000
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SUMMARY:Canopies & Communities
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join D.C. based nonprofits JGI USA and Casey Trees as they share their approaches to engaging communities to make an impact\, including their successful efforts to restore and protect forest habitats both locally in Washington\, D.C. and internationally along chimpanzee range in Africa. This event will feature presentations from both JGI USA and Casey Trees\, followed by a short Q&A and opportunities to network with conservation colleagues.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/canopies-communities/
LOCATION:Jane Goodall Institute\, 1120 20th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life Project (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Grace Capital City) Learn more about how we’re resourcing and partnering with low tree canopy neighborhoods in the DMV to provide free trees and elbow grease! \n\n\nGrace Capital City is working with EEN to increase tree coverage in low canopy areas of the DMV starting with houses of worship – trusted community centers within these neighborhoods- in an effort we call the Tree of Life Project. \nJoin GCC’s Justice Director Hannah Martha Cohen Banks from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for an online webinar where we’ll share about the Tree of Life Project and how to get involved!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tree-of-life-project-virtual/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Neighborhood Arborist
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Did you know that every neighborhood in the District has a city Arborist who manages its public trees? Join us for a discussion with Aaron Rowe\, the DC Arborist who looks out for the street and park trees in Cleveland Park and Woodley Park\, two of Northwest DC’s greenest neighborhoods. Aaron will give an overview of the city’s Urban Forestry Division and his work as a public Arborist\, then join Capital Nature’s co-founder Stella Tarnay for a discussion. We’ll talk about the health of the area’s trees\, how the city is protecting them\, the challenges they are facing\, and how residents can contribute to the health of our public canopy. \nThis is the first in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/meet-your-neighborhood-arborist/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
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SUMMARY:Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Stream Team Leaders Kathy Sykes and Andrea Contreras for an engaging presentation on the Lower Rock Creek watershed and why its health matters to our community. This talk will explore what a watershed is\, how everyday activities impact local streams\, and the key indicators of a healthy watershed—from salt and bacteria levels to biodiversity and aquatic life.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/our-watershed-3/
LOCATION:West End Neighborhood Library\, 2301 L St NW\, Washington\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Seminars and Lectures,Watershed Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:State of the Canopy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Andrew Schichtel\, Executive Director of Casey Trees\, and members of our leadership team for our inaugural State of the Canopy webinar. Together\, we’ll explore key accomplishments and recommendations from this year’s Tree Report Card and share an insider’s look at the priorities guiding our work to restore\, enhance\, and protect the tree canopy across the national capital region.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/state-of-the-canopy-webinar/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Casey Trees
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join us as we host Casey Trees\, the region’s leading nonprofit tree organization for a conversation in Cleveland Park. Their staff is usually out in the field planting trees\, creating conservation easements\, and advocating\, but tonight we’ll hear directly from them about their transformative work\, and see how we can tap into it to promote stewardship close to home; \n\n\nHear how Casey Trees\, civic groups—and residents like us—are helping restore DC’s tree canopy throughout the city and in our neighborhoods.\nLearn how best practices for watering and mulching can extend a tree’s life.\nTune in to tree volunteer opportunities.\nFind out how to get a free tree.\nSee how homeowners are creating rain gardens and tree oases in their yards.\nAsk a gnarly question about caring for your trees!\n\nThis is the second in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.The event includes a raffle for two free books on tree species.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/an-evening-with-casey-trees/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
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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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Gardens,History,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000
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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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Art,Garden Experience,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T193000
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CREATED:20260613T021805Z
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SUMMARY:The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk by Mike Tidwell\, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, and author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s talk will be followed by a discussion with Capital Nature co-founder Stella Tarnay\, and audience Q&A. Many neighborhood trees in DC are facing similar challenges to those on Tidwell’s street in Takoma Park. \n\nThe event will include a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-lost-trees-of-willow-avenue/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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