(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month at over a dozen parks. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Adults, teens and families ages 8 and ...
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) In the late summer of 2024, volunteers helped the Anacostia Watershed Society to collect over 18 pounds of wild rice seed from the wild rice (Zizania aquatica) growing in the wetlands of Kingman Lake. Now the seeds are ready to be planted! Join AWS to propagate the seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands along the River ...
(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! 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. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) oin us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. We will meet in the outdoor classroom area located in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom located in the Children’s Garden area. Find more Montgomery Parks events here.
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior 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 ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Help the National Park Service's National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team, Rock Creek Park, and Invader Detectives survey for Corydalis incisa (Incised Fumewort). We will be hiking and recording any instance of this plant on the Valley Trail, moving south from Riley Spring Bridge. This plant was first detected in Bronx County, NY in 2005 ...
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Casey on Hellbender Hill, one of our protected conservation easements, to take down some invasive species! Over the past few years we have been working towards restoring the greenspace on this protected conservation easement site by pulling and controlling invasive species. Join us to fight the invasive pressure and contribute to this project.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks and co-hosts Neighbors of Northwest Branch at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife. Find more Montgomery Parks events here.
