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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
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SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-4/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T021805Z
CREATED:20260613T021805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T021805Z
UID:10004504-1782842400-1782847800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk by Mike Tidwell\, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, and author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s talk will be followed by a discussion with Capital Nature co-founder Stella Tarnay\, and audience Q&A. Many neighborhood trees in DC are facing similar challenges to those on Tidwell’s street in Takoma Park. \n\nThe event will include a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-lost-trees-of-willow-avenue/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T014926Z
CREATED:20260613T014926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T014926Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for informal walks through Gelncarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/northern-virginia-bird-club-walk-2/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T180446Z
CREATED:20260601T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180446Z
UID:10004442-1782930600-1782934200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Connect your mind\, body\, and spirit with nature through guided mindfulness programs on Wednesdays during summer evening hours. Save the date — registrations are coming soon!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellness-wednesday-at-the-arboretum-4/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T173000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173051Z
CREATED:20260601T024815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T173051Z
UID:10004435-1782986400-1783013400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: The Art of Truman Low
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian) View the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist: Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe. Lowe’s elegant\, minimalist sculptures made of willow branches\, feathers\, and other organic materials evoke the rivers\, streams\, and waterfalls of the Wisconsin woodlands where he was raised and the canoes used to traverse them.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-the-art-of-truman-low-4/
LOCATION:National Museum of the American Indian\, Fourth Street & Independence Ave. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Nature Observation
GEO:38.8875786;-77.0175504
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000
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CREATED:20260622T013134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T013134Z
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SUMMARY:Writing in Nature
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Nancy Morgan\, Director Emeritus\, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program\, for this monthly workshop\, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings. Each session is a stand-alone event – come when you are able. Registration for each session is open through the morning of the workshop.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/writing-in-nature/
LOCATION:Rust Nature Sanctuary\, 802 Childrens Center Rd SW\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Literary,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T023723Z
CREATED:20260613T023723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T023723Z
UID:10004511-1783153800-1783159200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:First Saturday 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/first-saturday-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T025842Z
CREATED:20260613T025842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T025842Z
UID:10004513-1783162800-1783166400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:WELLderness Forest Bathing with Sage
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Explore the gardens\, tune into your senses and connect with nature during this guided Forest Bathing walk. The WELLderness series brings members of the community together to engage in activities that have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. \nSage is a certified Forest Bathing Guide\, who has been practicing Nature and Forest Therapy since 2018. His practice has been offered through the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, Friends of the National Arboretum\, and Nature Worx.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellderness-forest-bathing-with-sage-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Garden Experience,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031455Z
CREATED:20260613T031455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T031455Z
UID:10004518-1783238400-1783245600@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-11/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T015414Z
CREATED:20260601T015414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T015414Z
UID:10004419-1783332000-1783339200@capitalnature.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163330Z
CREATED:20260706T163330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163330Z
UID:10004537-1783504800-1783530000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T003533Z
CREATED:20260602T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003533Z
UID:10004462-1783506600-1783508400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Hillwood Japanese-style Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese-style garden\, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson\, gardener\, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured\, yet “naturally wild\,” Japanese-style garden. \nTickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to fifteen and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/hillwood-japanese-style-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Garden Experience,Tour
GEO:38.9436253;-77.0526371
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
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CREATED:20260711T222916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T222916Z
UID:10004558-1783756800-1783789200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Georgetown by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. \n\nExplore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village   \n\n\nDrift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub \n\n\nLearn about the experiences of free and enslaved people \n\n\nGlide past echoes of industrial might \n\n\nWitness its transformation into the vibrant park we enjoy today \n\nBring your curiosity\, your sense of adventure\, and your paddle power! 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/georgetown-by-kayak/
LOCATION:Key Bridge Boathouse\, 3500 Water Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tour,Water Sport
GEO:38.9039134;-77.0693647
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260601T015639Z
CREATED:20260601T015639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T015639Z
UID:10004420-1783758600-1783764000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning to celebrate summer at the U.S. Botanic Garden. You can visit a Discovery Cart to learn about the plant science behind chocolate or get hands-on with an interactive pot-a-plant activity.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-garden/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260706T181846Z
CREATED:20260706T181846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181846Z
UID:10004544-1783760400-1783771200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Invasive Vine Removal in Hyattsville
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Casey Trees) Join the Hyattsville Tree Stewards and the City of Hyattsville to remove Invasive Vines around the neighborhood. We will meet at University Hills Park and spend 30 minutes doing training. From there we will break into pairs and head to a list of pre-surveyed residences in the area to offer vine removal for residents. We may also drop off flyers at additional residences. \nWe will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry and English ivy.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/neighborhood-invasive-vine-removal-in-hyattsville/
LOCATION:University Hills Park\, 3400 Stanford Street\, Hyattsville\, MD\, 20783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.9824704;-76.959929
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Hills Park 3400 Stanford Street Hyattsville MD 20783 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3400 Stanford Street:geo:-76.959929,38.9824704
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031521Z
CREATED:20260613T031521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T031521Z
UID:10004519-1783843200-1783850400@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-12/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260711T224628Z
CREATED:20260711T224628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T224628Z
UID:10004562-1784017800-1784023200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nThe walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center\, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-12/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T012642Z
CREATED:20260613T012642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T012642Z
UID:10004494-1784106000-1784134800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Arlington Free Tree Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Apply to have a tree planted on your property. All private property in Arlington—whether it’s a single-family home\, townhouse\, condo\, or a place of worship—is eligible to have a native tree planted on the property through EcoAction Arlington’s Tree Planting Program. Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Tree Planting cycle. Today is the last day to sign up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/arlington-free-tree-application-deadline/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Trees
ORGANIZER;CN="EcoAction Arlington":MAILTO:office@ecoactionarlington.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163419Z
CREATED:20260706T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163419Z
UID:10004538-1784196000-1784221200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-2/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T225048Z
CREATED:20260711T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T225048Z
UID:10004563-1784210400-1784214000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will begin. \nRanger led garden tours are held every week on Sunday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 10:00 AM\, 2:00 PM\, and 6:00 PM through September 2nd.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-5/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155834Z
CREATED:20260706T154543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155834Z
UID:10004532-1784221200-1784232000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Summer Evening Hours at USBG
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month. The Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the USBG plant collection while enjoying live music and refreshments at our four extended evening hour events. \nTonight\, enjoy live music by Night Hawk as you explore the Conservatory. In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden\, local vendors Vintage Views will have lemonade\, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails\, and snacks available for purchase. Additionally\, local frozen treat vendor Here’s The Scoop will have gourmet ice cream and non-dairy sorbet available for purchase.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-evening-hours-at-usbg/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Plants,Social & Cultural
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000
DTSTAMP:20260711T222158Z
CREATED:20260711T222158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T222158Z
UID:10004556-1784278800-1784284200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Echoes of Time in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Ramble with a ranger for a guided hike on the 1.7-mile Milkhouse Ford trail loop\, where you will encounter 5000 years of history\, from traces of Indigenous land usage\, to Fort DeRussy (which saw action during the Civil War)\, to the two-room log cabin used by poet Joaquin Miller\, and to the historic Milkhouse Ford river crossing.   \nMeet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center\, bring plenty of water\, dress for the weather\, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/echoes-of-time-in-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,History,Natural History
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T222501Z
CREATED:20260711T222501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T222501Z
UID:10004557-1784286000-1784289600@capitalnature.org
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
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260707T003610Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T003610Z
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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:MD
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
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SUMMARY:Caring for Caregivers: Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Reflection Park) (Capital Nature) \nReflection Park’s Caring for Caregivers series is dedicated to honoring and supporting the incredible individuals who provide compassionate care to those who are nearing the end of life. If you are a death doula\, hospice care worker\, chaplain\, family caregiver\, or anyone else committed to accompanying and caring for others during their last days\, this program is for you. \nForest bathing is a practice that emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a response to burnout and disconnection in modern life. Known as shinrin-yoku\, it is a slow\, intentional immersion in the natural world\, engaging the senses to arrive more fully in the present moment. \nIn this next program of our Caring for Caregiver series\, we’re delighted to partner with Capital Nature’s Ana Leilani Ka’ahanui\, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Virginia Master Naturalist. Guided by Ana\, we will move gently through Reflection Park’s woodland trails\, pausing to notice what the forest offers\, like the light filtering through the canopy\, the textures underfoot\, and the sounds that fill the silence between our thoughts.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/caring-for-caregivers-forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Reflection Park Natural Burial Ground\, 16621 New Hampshire Avenue\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031543Z
CREATED:20260613T031543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T031543Z
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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-15/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163454Z
CREATED:20260706T163454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163454Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-3/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTSTAMP:20260712T022334Z
CREATED:20260712T022334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T022334Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nThe walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center\, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-13/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T002219Z
CREATED:20260710T002219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T002219Z
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SUMMARY:Considering Climate Change in Native Plant Landscaping (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Sustainable native planting means choosing species that are suited to both current and future climates. In a world that is rapidly changing\, many native species are not keeping pace\, potentially putting ecological communities at risk. In this session\, we’ll discuss larger trends in plant migrations related to climate change and explore emerging research about how people can be part of the story.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/considering-climate-change-in-native-plant-landscaping-virtual/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Climate,Plants,Seminars and Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Native Plant Society":MAILTO:info@mdflora.org
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