(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.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Meet one of Meadowside Nature Center’s animal ambassadors and sit down with them to listen to a story! Ages 0 to 6.
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) In partnership with the Izaak Walton League of America, volunteers are trained to measure salinity levels at various sites throughout the Rock Creek watershed. Samples will be taken once a month, and before and after snowfall or road salt applications. Using the data collected, we will get a better understanding of water quality and the effects ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. This class will be held weekly in the Japanese Tea House, located in the Gude ...
