7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Exhibit: Recovering Our Night Skies
Exhibit: Recovering Our Night Skies
(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. Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile ...
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
(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 ...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -State of the Canopy Webinar
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May 13, 2026 -An Evening with Casey Trees
State of the Canopy Webinar
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Andrew Schichtel, Executive Director of Casey Trees, and members of our leadership team for our inaugural State of the Canopy webinar. Together, we’ll explore key accomplishments and recommendations from this year’s Tree Report Card and share an insider’s look at the priorities guiding our work to restore, enhance, and protect the tree canopy across the national ...
An Evening with Casey Trees
(DC) (Capital Nature) Join us as we host Casey Trees, the region's leading nonprofit tree organization for a conversation in Cleveland Park. Their staff is usually out in the field planting trees, creating conservation easements, and advocating, but tonight we'll hear directly from them about their transformative work, and see how we can tap into it to promote stewardship close ...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Butterfly Gardening
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May 14, 2026 -150th Anniversary of the Bartholdi Fountain (Virtual)
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May 14, 2026 -Welcome Back Birds! (Virtual)
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May 14, 2026 -Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
Butterfly Gardening
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Butterflies are declining worldwide, but gardeners can help. This lecture introduces key strategies for supporting Mid-Atlantic species, including understanding butterfly life cycles, recognizing species of concern, choosing appropriate host and nectar plants, integrating natives into existing gardens, and using design elements that create effective habitat. Learn practical steps to sustain butterflies at every life stage. Carlos Rodriguez, ...
$25
150th Anniversary of the Bartholdi Fountain (Virtual)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Created for America’s 100th anniversary, the 30-foot-tall “Fountain of Light and Water” — aka the Bartholdi Fountain — is turning 150 this year! To celebrate this milestone anniversary, join Devin Dotson for a deep dive into the history of the fountain, how and when it joined the United States Botanic Garden, how we care for this ...
Welcome Back Birds! (Virtual)
(DMV) (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Celebrate your favorite new arrivals and learn answers to common questions about how they made the journey. Today's webinar theme is Bird Migration in Your Backyard.
Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
(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 ...
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch
Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Barbara, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday at Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 2 and Long Branch Local Park. Meet in front of the Long Branch Community Recreation Center. We’ll walk together to the Creekside worksite. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy ...
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -Anacostia River Festival River Clean-up
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May 16, 2026 -Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park
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May 16, 2026 -Expert Is In: Neuro-Botany
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May 16, 2026 -Forest Bathing at Locust Grove
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May 16, 2026 -Anacostia River Festival
Anacostia River Festival River Clean-up
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the 11th Street Bridge Park and the Anacostia Watershed Society for a community clean-up as part of the Anacostia River Festival! Come make an impact, connect with neighbors, and help keep our park beautiful for everyone. See locations details on AWS registration page.
Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will start with a brief training on non-native invasive species and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 ...
Expert Is In: Neuro-Botany
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Interested in learning how plants affect our brains and bodies? Drop by the Medicinal House to talk with Dr. Terri Postma, Neurologist and Health Policy Advisor and learn about the intersection of botany and neurology. You’ll hear about the dual nature of plants, how their complex chemistry can serve as both a source of life-saving medicine ...
Forest Bathing at Locust Grove
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This 2-hour session, led by certified forest therapy guide Adria S. Zeldin, will guide you through mindfulness-based sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Please dress comfortably with the weather in mind. We will be outdoors and moving slowly so you may want to bring extra layers. This trail difficulty ...
$10
Anacostia River Festival
(DC) (Building Bridges) Join us for this free, family-friendly event at Anacostia Park as we come together to Celebrate DC Herstory honoring the women who shaped our city while uplifting community, culture, and connection. This day will include live musical performances, arts and crafts for all ages, fishing, nature exploration activities, pickleball, mindfulness movement workshops and more!