• Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Anacostia Park

    Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy, Friends of Anacostia Park, and Black Girl Environmentalist for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Anacostia Park (DC). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. Sign up today ...

  • Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Aspen Hill Park

    Aspen Hill Local Park 5013 Baltic Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States

    (MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy, Rock Creek Conservancy, and Montgomery Parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Aspen Hill Park. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. Sign up today to make ...

  • Potomac Cleanup for MLK at Jones Point

    Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

    (VA) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Jones Point Park (VA). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. Sign up today to make a difference for your hometown ...

  • Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook

    Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

    (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 ...

  • Ramble with a Ranger at Boulder Bridge

    Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) The 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. ...

  • Little Critters Nature Play

    Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (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.

  • MLK Day: Cleanup at Carter Barron

    Carter Barron Amphitheatre 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

    (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 ...

  • Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh

    Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

    (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.