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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Pope Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Riverkeeper) Ring in the New Year with Anacostia Riverkeeper at our annual MLK Day of Service cleanup! Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you can get dirty that will protect you from the brush. \n\n\nThis cleanup is in partnership with Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance and funded by Washington Gas.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-pope-branch/
LOCATION:Pope Branch Park\, 2900 M Place SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8780381;-76.9660613
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T153611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T153611Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for a day of service and stewardship at beautiful Dumbarton Oaks Park.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/volunteer-day-at-dumbarton-oaks-park-4/
LOCATION:Dumbarton Oaks Park\, Lover's Lane and R Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260110T014039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T014039Z
UID:10003894-1768813200-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Student Conservation Association) SCA is hosting the MLK Day of Service clean-up event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Join us for a massive clean-up at one of the most biodiverse natural areas in the nation’s capital.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-kenilworth/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T031516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031551Z
UID:10004021-1768813200-1768820400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, celebrate celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service\, and protect the Sligo Creek watershed. Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4. \nWe will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, English ivy (Hedera helix)\, Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii)\, and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek-2/
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:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260113T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190806Z
UID:10003974-1768744800-1768752000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up History at Meridian Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Meridian Hill Park\, colloquially referred to as Malcolm X Park\, is known for its beauty\, art\, recreation\, First Amendment space\, and illustrious history. Drop by our pop-up table located near the Joan of Arc statue to learn some quick history of the park\, or attend the walking tour at 3 pm when you’ll have the chance to converse further with a park ranger. The formal tour meets by the bathrooms near 15th Street and Euclid St. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pop-up-history-at-meridian-hill-park/
LOCATION:Meridian Hill Park\, 16th Street & W Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194216Z
UID:10004078-1768741200-1768750200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Weeds and Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Nature Forward) Not all herbaceous plants disappear in the winter. Many persist as dried stalks and seed clusters creating lovely\, dramatic forms throughout open landscapes. Join a naturalist for an indoor/outdoor introduction to winter weed and wildflower identification at our Woodend Sanctuary. We’ll also investigate seed dispersal strategies and examine plant skeletons for signs of summer insect activity\, such as insect galls\, chrysalids\, cocoons\, and egg cases.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-weeds-and-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Woodend Nature Sanctuary\, 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants,Winter
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Forward":MAILTO:contact@natureforward.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T192911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192911Z
UID:10004074-1768737600-1768744800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Cleanup at Winding Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks and partner organizations! Volunteers will help remove litter from a park\, trail\, or stream. Volunteers must stay with the group and follow safety guidelines.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-cleanup-at-winding-creek-park/
LOCATION:Winding Creek Local Park\, Dewey Road\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.0575006;-77.0916597
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T200000
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CREATED:20251222T025803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T025803Z
UID:10003869-1768730400-1768766400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: In Full Flight
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Experience breathtaking bird images by DC Bird Alliance photographers at the new La Galerie on K at the Capital Hilton. See local birds and birds captured during travel by DCBA members. \nOn view through February. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-in-full-flight-6/
LOCATION:Capital Hilton\, 1001 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Exhibit,Photography
GEO:38.903275;-77.0359923
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20251222T025058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T025058Z
UID:10003859-1768730400-1768755600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: For the Love of Birds
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Garrett County Arts Council)“For the Love of Birds” is an installation piece that incorporates The National Audubon Society’s climate report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Birds on the Brink and artwork curated by curated by Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine. The art exhibit tells the story of how birds will be affected by climate change\, with different habitats illustrated through canvas photography and supported by interpretive signage and glass birds. \nExhibit is open during Discovery Center hours Friday through Sunday\, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm\, from January 10th through March 1st.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-for-the-love-of-birds-4/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Birds,Climate
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive Boyds MD 20841 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20926 Lake Ridge Drive:geo:-77.2961381,39.1925249
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T190210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T190210Z
UID:10004072-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal on Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists)  ARMN Park Stewards and National Park Service Weed Warriors welcome volunteers to help us restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants on Theodore Roosevelt Island. \nThis work is vitally important to protecting the island’s natural areas\, including plants that have co-evolved with birds and other local wildlife over thousands of years that are being overwhelmed by fast-growing introduced species that strangle trees and eliminate food sources.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-on-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260111T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001645Z
UID:10003929-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: 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/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-630-east/
LOCATION:Reservation 630 East\, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest\, Washington\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.9372186;-77.0560398
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260111T001511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001511Z
UID:10003928-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick and Friends of Pierce Mill 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/mlk-day-invasive-plant-removal-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260109T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211516Z
UID:10003882-1768730400-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Birding 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) This engaging session is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all levels\, designed to enrich your birdwatching experience with a special focus on photography: \n\nWildlife Photography Tips:\nLearn to capture stunning images of wildlife using cell phones and cameras.\n\n\nBiodiversity Documentation:\nDiscover how to edit and submit photos to platforms like iNaturalist and eBird.\n\n\nPhoto Management:\nGet tips on organizing your photo library without cloud storage.\n\n\nCommunity Science Round-table Discussion:\nJoin our collaborative discussion on the ethics of sharing photos for science. Together\, we’ll explore how birdwatchers contribute valuable data and support conservation efforts.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/birding-101-workshop/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Classes & Workshops,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20251202T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T215314Z
UID:10003800-1768726800-1768737600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning at Earth Sangha
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Earth Sangha) Help Earth Sangha clean and prepare native seeds for spring planting. Seed cleaning will take place every Sunday through the winter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/seed-cleaning-at-earth-sangha-7/
LOCATION:Earth Sangha\, 51011 Backlick Rd\, Annandale\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Plants,Volunteering
GEO:38.8203896;-77.1906633
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260112T042548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T042548Z
UID:10003790-1768725000-1768730400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join a National Park Service volunteer birder for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all\, including those new to birding.  A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. We will gather in front of the visitor center. The walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T003459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T003459Z
UID:10003988-1768723200-1768730400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Birding Algonkian
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join us on a search for birds at the Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun County. This bird walk takes place each month. With extensive frontage along the Potomac River\, its rich bottomland forests\, extensive wetlands and grassy areas combine to make it Loudoun’s top birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/birding-algonkian/
LOCATION:Algonkian Regional Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20251202T220019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T220019Z
UID:10003809-1768723200-1768730400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater\, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway\, U.S. National Park Service.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-18/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T005026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005026Z
UID:10003992-1768676400-1768681800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Disappearance and Persistence of Bees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) The demise and disappearance of bees is well documented\, yet bees still persist. Wildlife biologist Sam Droege shares a more nuanced look at the current state of native bees based on his research. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-disappearance-and-persistence-of-bees-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T184411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T184411Z
UID:10004029-1768671000-1768676400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Campfire Saturday and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations\, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S’mores ingredients provided. Ages 3 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/campfire-saturday-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Lake Fairfax Park\, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Family,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T001143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T001143Z
UID:10003984-1768667400-1768672800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Crow Watch
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us and our partners at DC Bird Alliance for a Winter Crow Watch at the Shirlington roost in Arlington\, VA. You’re in for a show as the crows gather here in numbers so large it actually appears on radar! Here we’ll have binoculars and scopes for participants to use to view the crows as they gather for a noisy social time before heading to the roost for the night.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-crow-watch/
LOCATION:Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Avenue\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Social Event
GEO:38.8410646;-77.0901363
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington VA 22206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4200 Campbell Avenue:geo:-77.0901363,38.8410646
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T030859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030859Z
UID:10004019-1768656600-1768663800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Make a Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drop by the Discovery Center and have some fun! We’ll have easy-to-make seasonal crafts that you can make and take home. Today we’ll be making suncatchers.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/make-a-suncatcher/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes & Workshops,Nature Craft
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive Boyds MD 20841 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20926 Lake Ridge Drive:geo:-77.2961381,39.1925249
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260111T001249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001249Z
UID:10003927-1768654800-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: 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/mlk-day-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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1 2401 Tilden St NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 Tilden St NW:geo:-77.0521963,38.940532
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T030525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030525Z
UID:10004018-1768647600-1768654800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Weed Warrior Workday at Rock Creek Regional
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, protect the stream valley ecosystem\, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Monica for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including roundleaf bittersweet\, porcelainberry\, Japanese barberry\, and multiflora rose. Please note\, the barberry and multiflora rose have thorns!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-weed-warrior-workday-at-rock-creek-regional/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Regional Park\, 6700 Needwood Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260110T010121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T010210Z
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SUMMARY:The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have enchanted generations with their whimsical characters\, gentle humor\, and deep connection to the natural world. Join Kathryn Aalto\, historian\, teacher\, speaker\, and New York Times best-selling author as she transports audiences to the real-life Ashdown Forest\, the inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood\, through her book “The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh.”
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-natural-world-of-winnie-the-pooh-virtual/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Literary,Plants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192604Z
UID:10004073-1768644000-1768662000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join in one of the 6 volunteer Park Cleanups or Weed Warrior Workdays celebrating MLK Day! Give back to your community\, help beautify our green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260115T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185521Z
UID:10004068-1768644000-1768651200@capitalnature.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260111T001102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191806Z
UID:10003926-1768644000-1768651200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Cleanup at Carter Barron
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service\, and for our cleanup of the Carter Barron amphitheater. We will remove debris\, paint\, clear leaf litter\, weed\, sweep\, and trim back invasive plants\, helping preserve the amphitheater while it awaits future restoration. This is a unique opportunity to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the amphitheater and help take care of an important community resource. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-cleanup-at-the-carter-barron/
LOCATION:Carter Barron Amphitheatre\, 4850 Colorado Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260110T015652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005154Z
UID:10003898-1768642200-1768656600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Come shelter from the cold with us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore how animals stay warm throughout winter.  Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-at-the-bird-house-5/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260113T190026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190026Z
UID:10003973-1768642200-1768649400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ramble with a Ranger at Boulder Bridge
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) \nThe Boulder Bridge Loop is a ranger favorite: creek views\, towering forests\, steep ridge climbs\, and long enough to feel like you’ve gotten a workout. Join a ranger on this 3.5 mile hike through the diverse trees\, traipse across two bridges\, and summit the Western Ridge trail all while learning about the park from an expert. \nThis hike leaves from the Nature Center. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ramble-with-a-ranger-at-boulder-bridge/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Outdoor Experience,Parks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113455
CREATED:20260114T011120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T011120Z
UID:10004009-1768640400-1768649400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native plants.  This is a continuing project typically held every Saturday to reclaim Potomac Overlook Regional Park from non-native invasive plants. Be sure to come dressed for work\, wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and perhaps a hat.  You may also want to bring along your own water bottle\, but bottled water and snacks will be provided. Ages 9 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plants-removal-at-potomac-overlook-4/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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