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SUMMARY:Deanwood In Bloom: Get to Know Your Local Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Butterflies\, moths\, and bumblebees keep life going – and food growing – in Deanwood and elsewhere. Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Faunteroy Center with a special program on nature’s small but important local heroes: \n\n\nA talk on pollinators and their community benefits\nThe gardener experience by Jimell\nA short nature walk along Lederer Garden paths to appreciate the native trees and plants that support local bees\, butterflies\, and moths.\nFree resource materials on trees and native plants for Deanwood residents.\n\nJoin us to celebrate nature and her amazing pollinators. The program includes light food and bee-inspired refreshments.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/deanwood-in-bloom-get-to-know-your-local-pollinators/
LOCATION:FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator\, 4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:ForgWatch on Kingman Island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Living Classrooms) Join DOEE\, Living Classrooms\, and your neighbors for FrogWatch\, a community science program. Through FrogWatch volunteers collect and submit data on calling frogs and toads in ponds and wetlands around Kingman + Heritage Islands throughout the spring and summer. Watch the recorded orientation video here. To learn more about FrogWatch and practice your frog call skills\, explore more resources here.‍ ‍ \nThe rain date for this event will be Tuesday\, June 30th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forgwatch-on-kingman-island/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect. Ages 5 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/firefly-walk-at-huntley-meadows/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk at Sweet Run
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Virginia Master Naturalist Anne Ellis for a leisurely walk in search of butterflies. We’ll explore the Xerces plantings\, “bugging strip”\, and nearby meadows. This is a good opportunity to learn some of the 50+ species that visit our gardens.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/butterfly-walk-at-sweet-run/
LOCATION:Sweet Run Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T150000
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-5/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Flower to Fruit: A Pollinator Journey
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Lilly Andersen\, USBG Family Education Specialist\, to investigate the differences in plants before and after pollination\, including in our beloved state flowers! In this drop-in program\, dissect a flower to learn about its different parts and how these components attract and interact with pollinators. Watch a fruit dissection demonstration to see how flowers develop into fruits after pollination.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/flower-to-fruit-a-pollinator-journey/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
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SUMMARY:Flora and Fauna of Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Spend Friday mornings and afternoons at Rock Creek Park learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis! Park Rangers will teach kids (and visitors of all ages) about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park.  \nThe program repeats at 1:30 pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/flora-and-fauna-of-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Natural History,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
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SUMMARY:National Moth Week
DESCRIPTION:National Moth Week is an annual\, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in mothing by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science. Communities around the globe come together during National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty\, diversity\, and ecological importance of moths. Join participants of all ages to contribute valuable data that helps scientists better understand these fascinating insects. \nThese contributions help researchers study moth diversity\, distribution\, and ecology worldwide!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/national-moth-week/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000
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SUMMARY:Moth Madness on the Mount Vernon Trail
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail) Join us after dark for a nighttime nature adventure celebrating the mysterious beauty of moths! As the sun sets\, we’ll gather around softly glowing light traps to observe an array of moth species up close. Whether you’re a seasoned lepidopterist or just curious about the creatures that flutter through the night\, this is your chance to learn\, explore\, and marvel at the hidden world of nocturnal pollinators. \nNaturalist will be on hand to identify species\, share fun facts\, and explain how moths play a vital role in our ecosystems. Bring a flashlight\, your curiosity\, and a sense of wonder — you never know what might fly in! This event is free and family-friendly.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/moth-madness-on-the-mount-vernon-trail/
LOCATION:Washington Sailing Marina\, 1 Marina Drive\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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