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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Dazzling Diversity
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early natural history books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Dazzling Diversity provides a glimpse into the wealth of recorded scientific knowledge in these books\, and the continuing relevance of historical science to contemporary biodiversity research. It offers a snapshot of different classes of insects and their habitats\, while showcasing the careful artistry of scientific illustration. \nOn view through May 11th\, 2026.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-dazzling-diversity-9/
LOCATION:Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\, 1000 Madison Drive NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T002338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T002338Z
UID:10003986-1769022000-1769027400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Effects of Climate Breakdown on Birds (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Climate breakdown is already having significant effects on the natural environment\, including serious impacts on bird populations. Bill Young will present an overview about how birds are likely to be affected in the future and which ones are likely to be best or least able to deal with the impending changes. The course is intended for a general audience\, with no special knowledge of birds needed. \nBill Young is a writer and naturalist who lives in Kensington\, Maryland. His book The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat\, was published by Dover Publications in 2014.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-effects-of-climate-breakdown-on-birds-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops,Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260110T230046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T022214Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Care for the Land (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(US) (Wild Ones) Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author\, botanist\, and founder of Plant Baby Plant\, and Esther Bonney\, youth organizer and founder of Nurture Natives will draw on their work in education\, storytelling\, and youth leadership in “Intergenerational Care for Land and Community“ to explore how people of all ages can take part in the native plant movement through shared learning\, relationships\, and local action.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Plants,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260115T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T204951Z
UID:10004079-1769000400-1769002200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Safe Sidewalks\, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) Join the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and Interstate Commission for the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) to learn how winter salt impacts our environment\, why it’s a growing regional concern\, and the simple steps you can take at home—before\, during\, and after storms—to apply just the right amount of salt to maintain safety in the winter. Learn application tips\, alternatives to salt\, and other ways you can be #wintersaltsmart while protecting the environment. \nThis event serves as the first of two mini-webinars to learn how you can take action around your community to stay safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potomac and other DC area water sources.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/safe-sidewalks-clean-water-smart-salting-for-dmv-residents-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20251202T215605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005546Z
UID:10003802-1768991400-1768995000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Senior Wellness Walk at Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness\, strengthen bones\, reduce excess body fat\, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease\, type 2 diabetes\, osteoporosis and some cancers. Participants will enjoy group walking around the neighborhood\, around the park\, or just around. \nEvery Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday through June 2026.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/senior-wellness-walk-arboretum-6/
LOCATION:Arboretum Community Center\, 2412 Rand Pl NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoor Experience,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260110T225039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T225039Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Recovering Our Night Skies
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) Artificial lights have become such common nighttime fixtures that we take them for granted. But what do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? The effects of light pollution go beyond our diminishing view of the stars\, but the solutions can have an immediate impact. \nThrough over 100 photographs\, nearly 250 objects\, interactive experiences\, tactile models\, and a theater program\, discover why dark nights matter\, rekindle your connection with the night sky\, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom\, for what purpose\, and who gets to decide? \nOn view through December 2026.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-recovering-our-night-skies-13/
LOCATION:Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\, 1000 Madison Drive NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T224127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224127Z
UID:10004045-1768989600-1769011200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays\, during regular daytime hours\, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pup-stroll-day-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Gardens,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260110T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T021334Z
UID:10003900-1768935600-1768941000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ferrets: The Road to Recovery (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) Half a century ago\, scientists believed the last black-footed ferrets—the only ferrets native to North America—had gone extinct. Today\, their recovery marks one of the most hopeful conservation stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. In a free Smithsonian webinar\, discover how this endangered species rebounded with Paul Marinari\, a retired biologist with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo who assisted in the ferret’s recovery for much of his career.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ferrets-the-road-to-recovery-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260107T025233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T025233Z
UID:10003873-1768935600-1768940100@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) (Capital Nature) Join renowned local naturalist Alonso Abugattas\, the Capital Naturalist\, for a fascinating talk on trees during the winter months. Evergreens like American Hollies and Eastern Cedars provide life-sustaining food and shelter to birds and other wildlife\, and reward us with sightings of refreshing green and red. Deciduous trees reveal stunning winter forms while they gather strength for spring buds. With a keen eye you can recognize amazing Oaks\, Beeches\, and Sycamores by their distinctive bark\, nuts\, and fruits. \nAlonso will draw on his abundant knowledge of the natural world\, and on legends of indigenous peoples to reveal the amazing living world of our local trees in winter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-beauty-and-magic-of-winter-trees-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Social and Cultural,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T010150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T010200Z
UID:10004005-1768924800-1768942800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Ice Skating at Canal Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena) Join the Winter fun at Canal Park Ice Rink! Public skating sessions are available seven days a week during the winter. Sessions are 90 minutes long\, with a break at the half-way point to resurface the ice. \nThe rink is open through March 2nd. Daily hours vary.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-skating-at-canal-park-9/
LOCATION:Canal Park\, 200 M Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Winter
GEO:38.8779464;-77.0032763
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260115T183603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T183736Z
UID:10004064-1768917600-1768921200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Nature\, Art\, and Service as Medicine (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Alexandria Library) Jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement\, Nature\, Art\, Service\, and Belonging. By integrating age-old medicines like art\, nature\, movement\, and volunteer service into patient’s daily lives\, social prescriptions are radically changing health and healthcare in more than thirty countries.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-art-and-service-as-medicine-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260110T015915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T015915Z
UID:10003899-1768910400-1768912200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Join our free online guided meditation on Tuesdays and Fridays. In these 30-minute sessions\, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections. Many of the art pieces are inspired by nature. All are welcome! No previous experience is required.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-and-mindfulness-virtual-10/
CATEGORIES:Art,Contemplative,Nature Observation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T011412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T011412Z
UID:10004010-1768831200-1768836600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Make a difference in your community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Volunteers are needed to help clear out invasive plants and vines that are keeping our local plants and animals from thriving. Come dressed for the weather\, with sturdy footwear\, and be prepared to get dirty. Adults.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-long-branch/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260108T201723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T201723Z
UID:10003878-1768827600-1768836600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Oxon Run Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service at Oxon Run Park\, hosted by Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, DC Greens\, Friends of Oxon Run\, and Casey Trees. As a part of a nationwide effort\, the MLK Day of Service is a great opportunity to give back to our communities\, from helping out our neighbors to uplifting and restoring our green spaces.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-oxon-run-park/
LOCATION:The Well at Oxon Run\, 300 Valley Ave\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Parks,Trees
GEO:38.83287;-77.001718
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Well at Oxon Run 300 Valley Ave SE Washington DC 20032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Valley Ave\, SE:geo:-77.001718,38.83287
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260115T184712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184712Z
UID:10004066-1768824000-1768831200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Trash Cleanup at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Friends of Dyke Marsh will host a clean-up to address trash pollution in Dyke Marsh. Join us! The clean-up will run along the entire Dyke Marsh boardwalk.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/trash-cleanup-at-dyke-marsh/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260116T024419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T024419Z
UID:10004081-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Soul Trak's MLK Cleanup at Marvin Gaye
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Soul Trak) Every quarter\, Soul Trak hosts a Service Event dedicated to beautifying our local parks and waterways. We are coming back to Marvin Gaye Park where we have hiked\, repaired bikes\, and led clean ups before\, to revisit the park and help divert trash from entering the Anacostia River. We invite community members to join us!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/soul-traks-mlk-cleanup-at-marvin-gaye/
LOCATION:Marvin Gaye Park\, 5200 Foote St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T014311Z
UID:10004055-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service at Kingman
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Living Classrooms) Join the Kingman Rangers for a community cleanup honoring Dr. King’s legacy and help protect the Anacostia Watershed through collective action!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-at-kingman/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T031318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031318Z
UID:10004020-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Rachel Carson Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service while saving the trees and the meadow. Join Montgomery Parks Vegetation Management Staff for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry\, wintercreeper\, English ivy\, roundleaf bittersweet\, winged burning bush\, and bush honeysuckle. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-rachel-carson-conservation-park-2/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson Conservation Park\, 22201 Zion Road\, Olney\, MD\, 20833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.220022;-77.085897
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260111T001824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001824Z
UID:10003930-1768816800-1768824000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day: Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Rock Creek Weed Warrior Leader 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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species. 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-broad-branch/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223603Z
UID:10004043-1768815000-1768827600@capitalnature.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260115T153611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T153611Z
UID:10004061-1768813200-1768827600@capitalnature.org
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
GEO:38.9129637;-77.0615735
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dumbarton Oaks Park Lover's Lane and R Street NW Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lover's Lane and R Street NW:geo:-77.0615735,38.9129637
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
CREATED:20260114T031516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031551Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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
GEO:38.919143;-77.0364936
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meridian Hill Park 16th Street & W Street NW Washington DC 20009 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16th Street & W Street NW:geo:-77.0364936,38.919143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Winding Creek Local Park Dewey Road Silver Spring Maryland 20906 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dewey Road:geo:-77.0916597,39.0575006
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Hilton 1001 16th Street NW Washington DC 20036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1001 16th Street NW:geo:-77.0359923,38.903275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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:20260424T084145
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084145
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Reservation 630 East 2801 Quebec Street Northwest Washington 20008;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2801 Quebec Street Northwest:geo:-77.0560398,38.9372186
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