(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) You, like us, want to build a better DC. A small but mighty nonprofit, we work to increase the health, beauty and public enjoyment of DC’s urban forests east of the Anacostia River while offering a living wage to locals. We save trees and restore ecological health by clearing trash by the ton and invasive plants ...
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. ...
(MD) (Amy Kaslow Gallery) Enter Mother Earth’s majestic wooded world where thick velvet moss carpet thrives between massive tree roots anchoring towering trees. From the ferns along the forest floor to the lichen attached to the tallest growth, woodlands give us exquisite color and form. Indiana's Meg Lagodzki commands the room with striking hues of paper layered on board. Martina ...
(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 ...
(MD) (Amy Kaslow Gallery) To learn how we can protect our greatest warriors against climate change, join us for a conversation about trees. Our urban and suburban forests capture and store carbon dioxide, prevent flooding, cool down the temperature and throw essential shade. Hear from Kasey Yturralde of the Urban Forestry Division of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Doug Tallamy, author and Professor of Agriculture, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware – Don’t miss this opportunity to see Doug Tallamy, a national leader of the native plant movement, speak in person. He’ll discuss his new book on ecological landscaping and share insights on biodiversity, native plants, conservation, and how we can help ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for Walk Maryland Day, a celebration of Maryland’s official exercise: walking! Our All Explorers Walk is for walkers ages 55+ and begins at Wheaton Regional Park, where participants will embark on a 3 mile hike along the park’s paved and natural trails. Following the walk, walkers will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a DJ, games, ...
