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SUMMARY:DC Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Climate Week) DC Climate Week (DCCW) is a community-organized week of events\, exhibitions\, tours\, screenings\, and gatherings across Washington\, DC. Together\, we will explore the challenges of the climate crisis and discover the solutions that give us hope.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/dc-climate-week/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Activism,Climate,Community Meeting,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260419T165527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T165527Z
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SUMMARY:2026 City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) Join community and citizen scientists all over the globe to observe wildlife: animals\, plants\, and fungi in backyards\, neighborhoods\, and parks in urban areas. Using iNaturalist to document them\, you can share your observation to help scientists track the wildlife that share our urban areas. See DC metro area events here and in this calendar. Register to track you progress and DC area observations. \nFind out about the global event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/2026-city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260416T013755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T013755Z
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SUMMARY:Living Earth Festival
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian) Celebrate the transformational power of clay and the evolution of the museum’s iconic outdoor sculpture installation Always Becoming (2007) by Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owingeh [Santa Clara Pueblo]). Join the museum for a weekend of stories\, artist demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, performances\, and more centered on the relationship between art and the earth. \nTo commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the museum will host programs reflecting on the ever-evolving nature of the country\, communities\, and future we share through the unique lens of Always Becoming. The site-specific sculptures by Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owingeh [Santa Clara Pueblo]) on the southern exposure of our Washington\, DC museum were constructed using Native building techniques. Made entirely of natural materials\, including clay\, straw\, sand\, soil\, and wood\, the sculptures were designed to reveal their inner structure over time. Their transitory nature reflects the relationship between Indigenous cultures and the land.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/living-earth-festival/
LOCATION:National Museum of the American Indian\, Fourth Street & Independence Ave. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes & Workshops,Social & Cultural
GEO:38.8875786;-77.0175504
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260325T020152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T020152Z
UID:10004263-1777190400-1777197600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-24/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260420T221553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T221553Z
UID:10004342-1777192200-1777199400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk + City Nature Challenge Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Is.
DESCRIPTION:(Capital Nature) (DC Bird Alliance) (Northern VA Bird Alliance) \nWe’ll be looking for birds and making nature observations using the iNaturalist app as part of the global City Nature Challenge—an annual effort to document local biodiversity. From songbirds to insects and plant life\, every observation contributes to a broader understanding of the ecosystems around us.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bird-walk-city-nature-challenge-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-is/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260325T000949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T011324Z
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-at-brookside-5/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260419T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T171041Z
UID:10004339-1777197600-1777204800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:CNC iNaturalist Bioblitz on Mount Vernon Trail
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail) Help document and learn more about animal and plant species on the Mount Vernon Trail. Join us to find and document plants and animals for the City Nature Challenge! A Bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Bioblitzes are also an excuse for naturalists\, scientists\, and curious members of the public to meet in person in the great outdoors and are a lot of fun! \n\nSee the registration page for exact event location.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-inaturalist-bioblitz-on-mount-vernon-trail/
LOCATION:Daingerfield Island Marina\, Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Dr\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.8332089;-77.0416836
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Daingerfield Island Marina Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Dr Alexandria VA 22314 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Dr:geo:-77.0416836,38.8332089
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
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CREATED:20260416T014258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T014258Z
UID:10004332-1777197600-1777212000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at Brookside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Earth Day at Brookside with activities and performances entirely geared toward families. Little ones can try out being a naturalist and learn how to pot a plant — and take said potted plant home\, while supplies last. Watch live science experiments with the Science Guys of Baltimore during the first half of the event\, and then a set from children’s music band L-M-N-O-People. Join the Science Guys to make science fun\, cool\, and easy with bubbling potions\, chemical reactions\, and explosions!  Explore the science and art of sustainability through child-driven projects\, plantings\, and crafts.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/earth-day-at-brookside-gardens/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience,Nature Play
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton MD 20902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Glenallan Avenue:geo:-77.0373745,39.0581511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260419T164234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T164234Z
UID:10004336-1777212000-1777215600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:CNC Observation with Arlington Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Bring curiosity and a camera (mobile phone cameras are great!) to explore the hill and hollows of Brandymore Castle for the City Nature Challenge. Photograph wild plants and critters to upload to iNtauralist to help the greater DC area excell in this friendly worldwide competition. After the guided trek\, feel free to explore on your own. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to protect from prickles and poison ivy. \nFor more information\, click https://citynaturechallengedc.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-with-arlington-master-naturalists-2/
LOCATION:Madison Manor Park\, 6225 12th Rd N\, Arlington\, VA\, 22205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260422T124531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T124531Z
UID:10004344-1777212000-1777215600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Experience the beauty of spring woodlands on a guided walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ Potomac Valley Collection! Led by Keith Tomlinson\, former Garden Manager who developed and curated Meadowlark’s native plant collection\, this walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich botanical diversity. \nWith 45 years of experience in botanical gardens\, museums\, environmental education\, and plant conservation\, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this immersive tour. His expertise and passion for native plants will deepen your appreciation for the beauty and ecological importance of our local flora and fauna\, information that will be helpful to those who are interested in adding native plants to their own yards.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/native-plant-walk-at-meadowlark/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260413T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000303Z
UID:10004318-1777212000-1777219200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Cleanup at Carter Barron
DESCRIPTION:(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 the amphitheater and help take care of an important community resource. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/extreme-cleanup-at-carter-barron/
LOCATION:Carter Barron Amphitheatre\, 4850 Colorado Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260419T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T174957Z
UID:10004340-1777219200-1777224600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:CNC Observation with DC Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Capital Nature) Join DC Master Naturalists and Capital Nature for our annual City Nature Challenge observation at Fort Dupont Park. Fort Dupont hosts some of DC’s most abundant biodiversity of birds\, fungi\, and plants (as well as invasive plant challenges)\, but they often go unnoticed. Help us put this green gem on the map while you enjoy a restorative walk with naturalists. The walk will be led by wildlife biologist Carrie Seltzer from iNaturalist. \nThe late afternoon starting time will increase our opportunities to hear local and migratory birds! \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-at-fort-dupont-with-dc-master-naturalists/
LOCATION:Fort Dupont Park\, Minnesota Ave SE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260325T020521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T020521Z
UID:10004268-1777273200-1777280400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(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. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/monday-morning-birdwalk-at-huntley-meadows-21/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.75372;-77.109302
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd Alexandria VA 22306 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3701 Lockheed Blvd:geo:-77.109302,38.75372
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260416T155610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160927Z
UID:10004333-1777320000-1777327200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nocturnal Naturalists at Bull Run Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) (MNCPPC) \nJoin us for this global community science event by making observations on the free app iNaturalist. We’ll set out to observe as many nocturnal critters as we can. We will also be setting up a mothing station and using a UV lights to locate critters that glow in the dark. It shapes up to be a great way to wrap up the City Nature Challenge and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nocturnal-naturalists-at-bull-run-regional-park/
LOCATION:Atlantis Water Park at Bull Run\, 7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Family,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.8057317;-77.4759334
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260325T020946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T020946Z
UID:10004275-1777365000-1777370400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all\, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water\, sunscreen\, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. \nThe walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center\, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-11/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260419T212749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T213004Z
UID:10004341-1777399200-1777402800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Neighborhood Arborist
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Did you know that every neighborhood in the District has a city Arborist who manages its public trees? Join us for a discussion with Aaron Rowe\, the DC Arborist who looks out for the street and park trees in Cleveland Park and Woodley Park\, two of Northwest DC’s greenest neighborhoods. Aaron will give an overview of the city’s Urban Forestry Division and his work as a public Arborist\, then join Capital Nature’s co-founder Stella Tarnay for a discussion. We’ll talk about the health of the area’s trees\, how the city is protecting them\, the challenges they are facing\, and how residents can contribute to the health of our public canopy. \nThis is the first in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/meet-your-neighborhood-arborist/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
GEO:38.9338544;-77.0579728
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3310 Connecticut Ave. NW:geo:-77.0579728,38.9338544
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260413T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001752Z
UID:10004319-1777485600-1777496400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Training - Part 1 (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) This training equips individuals with the knowledge\, skills\, and techniques to support the management of invasive plants in our region. For Part 1\, you have the option of attending in person at the University of the District of Columbia or virtually via Zoom. Part 2 will take place in-person at an outdoor location in Rock Creek Park on May 9th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-training-part-1-hybrid/
LOCATION:University of the District of Columbia\, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260412T133931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T133931Z
UID:10004311-1777572000-1777575600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River Discovery Series boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/anacostia-river-discovery-boat-tour-3/
LOCATION:Diamond Teague Pier\, 1520 First St. SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Tour,Watershed Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260325T001020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T011300Z
UID:10004245-1777626000-1777647600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-at-brookside-6/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton MD 20902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Glenallan Avenue:geo:-77.0373745,39.0581511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260412T122029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122029Z
UID:10004306-1777627800-1777638600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Tree Walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Nature Forward) Usher in the merry month of May with a springtime nature stroll on the trails and boardwalk of DC’s Theodore Roosevelt Island with naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley. This springtime tree walk will take you deep into the island\, where swamp and tidal inlet can be explored by boardwalk as willow\, bald cypresses\, and cattails frame views of the city beyond it. In addition to sharing her knowledge and love of the island’s trees\, Melanie will share details of this National Park’s fascinating history.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tree-walk-at-theodore-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural History,Nature Observation,Trees
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Forward":MAILTO:contact@natureforward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260413T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000816Z
UID:10004320-1777716000-1777723200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Glenmont Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Montgomery Parks for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Glenmont Local 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/invasive-plant-removal-at-glenmont-park/
LOCATION:Glenmont Local Park\, 3201 Randolph Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115909
CREATED:20260412T121541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T121541Z
UID:10004305-1777716000-1777726800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Spring Tree Walk in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us and nature book author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a three-hour tree walk along scenic Rock Creek and through the upland woods of the Western Ridge Trail. Melanie will show you how to identify American hornbeam\, American elm\, river birch\, American sycamore\, boxelder\, black walnut and other stalwarts of the floodplain forest. She’ll then lead us into the upland woods where several species of oak\, including DC’s official tree\, the scarlet oak and a large spreading post oak\, mockernut and pignut hickories\, American beeches\, and sugar and red maples flourish.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-tree-walk-in-rock-creek-park/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural History,Nature Observation,Trees
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