(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Liz Crafford 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 ...
(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.
(DC) (Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens) Explore the vibrant bird life here at Hillwood! Since 2023, a dedicated, volunteer-led group has documented 105 different bird species throughout the gardens and expect to find even more as they continue their research. Join a birding expert from the DC Bird Alliance as they guide you through the gardens, sharing information about the ...
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us for an afternoon of crafting, community, art, and learning about DC’s trees! Join Casey Trees, ZCAF, DC’s Urban Forestry Division, Langdon Park Stewards, DC Public Library, and DPR for a family-friendly event exploring the “Wonders of DC Trees” exhibit. Meet artists through ZCAF who turn trees into art or use them for inspiration. Youth can ...
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Rock Creek Park is the oldest urban national park in the country and covers twice the size of New York’s Central Park. This forested gem running through the heart of Washington, D.C., has delighted residents long before it was declared a national park by an act of Congress in 1890—and continues to offer a welcome destination for ...
(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Join EcoAction’s Outreach Committee for its inaugural Climate Cafe! A Climate Cafe is a casual gathering where folks can come together to discuss topics and questions that are important to them and build connections with other eco-interested Arlingtonians. Our conversation this month will be centered around having a climate-conscious holiday season! We’ll have a short presentation followed ...
(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) (Montgomery Parks) Become part of a community that celebrates the beauty of literature and the outdoors! Explore a range of books centered around nature, wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues. Our meetings take place every third Tuesday of the month at a Montgomery Parks locations, mostly in-person. These sessions are interactive, so be sure to limit your distractions from phones.
