Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
Reservation 630 West 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, WashingtonWeek of Events
National Cherry Blossom Festival
(DC)(MD)(VA) The four-week festival celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan and the beauty of DC's iconic cherry blossom trees with diverse and creative programming. Events will be happening throughout the DC metro area.
DC Environmental Film Festival
(DMV) (DC Environmental Film Festival) This year's festival is dedicated to amplifying the unwavering voices of those who press on in defense of our planet, even in the face of significant challenges. This year’s programs will spotlight powerful stories of innovation and action — while forging partnerships with local and national organizations leading the fight for a better future. The ...
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026 -Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
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March 15, 2026 -Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
(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.
Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and 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. Event location, directions, and information will be sent ...
Monday, March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026 -Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026 -Accessible Birding Programs and Places (Virtual)
Accessible Birding Programs and Places (Virtual)
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) This extended workshop builds on the introductory presentation, Birding CAN Change the World, and is designed for those who are ready to move from learning into implementation. Participants will take a deeper dive into what accessibility in birding truly looks like in practice. Together, we will explore real-world case studies from across the country ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026 -Hillwood Orchids Tour
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March 18, 2026 -Weed Warrior Info Session
Hillwood Orchids Tour
(DC) (Hillwood) Join one of Hillwood's orchid experts for a twenty-minute tour of the greenhouse, which houses Marjorie Merriweather Post's extensive collection of exotic orchids, as well as cut flowers grown for floral arrangements throughout the mansion.
Weed Warrior Info Session
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join us for an information session about our upcoming Weed Warrior training. This session is for individuals who would like to learn about the Weed Warrior Program and what it means to be a Weed Warrior at one of Rock Creek Conservancy's Mini Oasis Sites. We'll discuss the commitment involved, the type of work you’ll take ...
Thursday, March 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026 -Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 6
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March 20, 2026 -Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic U
Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 6
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Help the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team and Rock Creek Park remove invasive species at Picnic Grove 6! We will remove invasive Lonicera japonica (vine honeysuckle), Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (porcelain berry), Rubus phoniculaceous (wineberry), and other invasive shrubs and vines. Our goal is to remove these plants to make room for native flora and fauna ...
Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic U
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Catholic University. We will spend the first 30 minutes doing a brief training on invasive vines and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing vines from the trees. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) and English ivy (Hedera ...
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026 -Invasive Plant Early Detection at Peirce Mill
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March 21, 2026 -Drawing Carnivorous Plants (Virtual)
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March 21, 2026 -Celebrate the Natural Heritage of Deanwood
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March 21, 2026 -Blossoms in America’s Backyard
Invasive Plant Early Detection at Peirce Mill
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Help the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team, Rock Creek Park, and Invader Detectives survey for Corydalis incisa (Incised Fumewort). We will be hiking along the creek on trails south of Peirce Mill and using pin flags and iNaturalist to record any instance of the plant that we find. Corydalis incisa was first detected in ...
Drawing Carnivorous Plants (Virtual)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Both beginners and experienced artists can explore the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants! Their unique botanical structures make carnivorous plants terrifyingly terrific drawing subjects. These ferocious drawing subjects provide a great opportunity to develop your artistic eye for detail, proportion, and balance. Mary Ellen Carsley, Artist Educator
Celebrate the Natural Heritage of Deanwood
(DC) (DC Public Library) It's Spring! Join Capital Nature, Young, Gifted & Green, and Deanwood Library for a multi-generational celebration of Deanwood's natural environment. Hear from individuals - past and present - who are helping keep Deanwood green and beautiful. We will have activities for children and adults. This program is brought to us by Capitol Nature and Young, Gifted ...
Blossoms in America’s Backyard
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) This time of year in Washington, DC is all about the Cherry Blossoms, but before the cherry trees on the Tidal Basin were a thing, the roots of DC’s cherry blossom history got planted in the Rock Creek Valley. Come for a short ranger talk about the history of cherry trees in Washington away from the ...