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SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. Bring gloves\, hand clippers and water. We will supply instructions\, examples and trash bags.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-dyke-marsh-6/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T220351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T220351Z
UID:10004161-1773482400-1773489600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Rena Subotnik or this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-630-east-2/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 East\, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest\, Washington\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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CREATED:20260308T220540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T220540Z
UID:10004162-1773482400-1773489600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-broad-branch-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T224653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T224653Z
UID:10004176-1773484200-1773491400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Wild Rice Seeding at River Terrace
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands along the River Terrace Park section of the Anacostia River. We will mix the wild rice seeds in mud and toss our wild rice mudballs into exposed mudflats to encourage plant growth.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-rice-seeding-at-river-terrace/
LOCATION:River Terrace Park\, 382 Anacostia Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8965197;-76.9601359
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Terrace Park 382 Anacostia Ave NE Washington DC 20019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=382 Anacostia Ave NE:geo:-76.9601359,38.8965197
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T223518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T223518Z
UID:10004174-1773484200-1773493200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011\, over 2\,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees\, but much work remains to be done. \nGive back to the earth\, exercise your body\, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/shepherd-parkway-community-cleanup-6/
LOCATION:Shepherd Parkway\, 555 Newcomb Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8452999;-76.9987994
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shepherd Parkway 555 Newcomb Street SE Washington DC 20032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=555 Newcomb Street SE:geo:-76.9987994,38.8452999
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
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CREATED:20260308T221154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T221154Z
UID:10004164-1773568800-1773576000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-630-west-9/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 West\, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T221738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T221738Z
UID:10004166-1774000800-1774008000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 6
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Help the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team and Rock Creek Park remove invasive species at Picnic Grove 6! We will remove invasive Lonicera japonica (vine honeysuckle)\, Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (porcelain berry)\, Rubus phoniculaceous (wineberry)\, and other invasive shrubs and vines. Our goal is to remove these plants to make room for native flora and fauna in this area.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-picnic-grove-6/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T232504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T232504Z
UID:10004186-1774017000-1774024200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic U
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Catholic University. We will spend the first 30 minutes doing a brief training on invasive vines and best practices for removal\, and spend about 2 hours removing vines from the trees. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) and English ivy (Hedera helix).
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-at-catholic-u-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Univeristy\, 620 Michigan Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.9326924;-76.9979848
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
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CREATED:20260308T222508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T222508Z
UID:10004169-1774375200-1774378800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events\, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington\, D.C. and Montgomery County\, MD. The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of the training.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/stream-team-leader-training-virtual-5/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260325T015008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T015008Z
UID:10004256-1774688400-1774695600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Four Mile Run Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Four Mile Run Conservancy) Join the Four Mile Run Conservancy to collect litter along the trails and stream banks at Lower Long Branch Creek.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/four-mile-run-litter-cleanup/
LOCATION:Troy Park\, 2629 South Troy Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8448869;-77.0713766
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Troy Park 2629 South Troy Street Arlington VA 22206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2629 South Troy Street:geo:-77.0713766,38.8448869
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260308T222639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T222639Z
UID:10004170-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-630-west-10/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 West\, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260323T145153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145153Z
UID:10004199-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:B.A.R.K. Rangers at Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Calling all dog owners! If you enjoy adventuring in Rock Creek Park with your furry friend\, consider coming to one of our B.A.R.K. Ranger events! This is a national initiative to encourage responsible recreation and a positive experience for you\, your dog\, and all visitors to the park.  Learn about the principles of being a B.A.R.K. Ranger and earn a B.A.R.K. Ranger badge!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/b-a-r-k-rangers-at-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Parks,Stewardship
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
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CREATED:20260324T232653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T232653Z
UID:10004229-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Alexander for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday at Bullis Local Park in Silver Spring. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, and English ivy (Hedera helix). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \nMore details\, including the exact meeting location\, will be emailed to all pre-registrants. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260324T233025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T233025Z
UID:10004230-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday on the Capital Crescent Trail
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Sarah for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday on the Capital Crescent Trail at Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase\, MD. Meet on the CCT where it intersects with Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase (on the downhill side of the trail at Dorset). \nClick here for more information on the Little Falls Watershed Alliance’s (LFWA) website.  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-on-the-capital-crescent-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260323T205121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205121Z
UID:10004208-1774692000-1774702800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Vine Removal and Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join the DC Trail Rangers and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines event series. On the fourth Saturday of each month we meet up at the Fields at RFK lot 6 at 10am for an ecological ride on the trail. We will be clearing invasive vines from our trees and trail corridors while exploring topics such as plant identification\, invasive plant management and local wetland ecology. \n\n\n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-vine-removal-and-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260323T150424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T150424Z
UID:10004203-1774693800-1774701000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Wild Rice Seeding at Kingman
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands at Kingman & Heritage Islands Park. We will mix the wild rice seeds in mud and toss our wild rice mudballs into exposed mudflats to encourage plant growth.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-rice-seeding-at-kingman/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260323T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145431Z
UID:10004200-1774778400-1774785600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 1
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests\, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-picnic-grove-1/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.940532;-77.0521963
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115908
CREATED:20260323T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145657Z
UID:10004201-1774792800-1774800000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasives Removal at Shepherd Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Come help the Shepherd Park Weed Warriors remove invasives at Shepherd Field (behind Shepherd Elementary School) on Kalmia Rd\, NW in ward 4. Tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes with good tread\, and weather appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or snagged. Bring your own water bottle.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasives-removal-at-shepherd-park/
LOCATION:Shepherd Park Community Center\, 7800 14th Street NW\, Washington\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.984657;-77.0337976
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shepherd Park Community Center 7800 14th Street NW Washington 20012 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7800 14th Street NW:geo:-77.0337976,38.984657
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