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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/
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:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(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 on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of the training.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/stream-team-leader-training-virtual-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:State of the Canopy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:(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 capital region.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/state-of-the-canopy-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222208Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Casey Trees
DESCRIPTION:(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 to home; \n\n\nHear how Casey Trees\, civic groups—and residents like us—are helping restore DC’s tree canopy throughout the city and in our neighborhoods.\nLearn how best practices for watering and mulching can extend a tree’s life.\nTune in to tree volunteer opportunities.\nFind out how to get a free tree.\nSee how homeowners are creating rain gardens and tree oases in their yards.\nAsk a gnarly question about caring for your trees!\n\nThis is the second in a three-part series on trees and their care hosted by Cleveland Park Library in collaboration with Capital Nature.The event includes a raffle for two free books on tree species.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/an-evening-with-casey-trees/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Lectures,Stewardship,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nCarlos Rodriguez\, Brookside Gardens Horticulturist
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/butterfly-gardening/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening for Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of the Bartholdi Fountain (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(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 beautiful piece of history\, and the story of the sculptor who become internationally famous for another project\, the Statue of Liberty.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/150th-anniversary-of-the-bartholdi-fountain-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Gardens,History,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Birds! (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/welcome-back-birds-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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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-4/
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:20260515T083000
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SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nWe will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, English ivy (Hedera helix)\, and bush honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-long-branch/
LOCATION:Long Branch Recreation Center\, 8700 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Anacostia River Festival River Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/anacostia-river-festival-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T152235Z
CREATED:20260512T152235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152235Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park
DESCRIPTION:(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 hours removing invasives. We will focus on non-native invasive plants like Bush (Amur) Honeysuckle.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-langdon-park/
LOCATION:Langdon Park Recreation Center\, 2901 20th St NE\, Washington DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Trees,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T012625Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T012625Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Is In: Neuro-Botany
DESCRIPTION:(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 and a potential neurotoxin\, and learn more about how our well-being is deeply rooted in the botanical world.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/expert-is-in-neuro-botany/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T001019Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Locust Grove
DESCRIPTION:(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 is moderate.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forest-bathing-at-locust-grove/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165446Z
CREATED:20260512T165446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T165446Z
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SUMMARY:Anacostia River Festival
DESCRIPTION:(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!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/anacostia-river-festival/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park at Good Hope Road\, 1100 Good Hope Rd SE\, Washington\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Parks,Social & Cultural
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