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March Green Breakfast – Knockout Natives (Virtual)

(VA) (Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District) Join Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, as he highlights knockout native species and cultivars from their trials. Top performers and favorites of Monarda, Phlox, Echinacea, wild hydrangea, Carex represent some of the best native plants for the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Sam will discuss their horticultural and ecological performance and will ...

Free

Birding for Beginners

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Want to join the 45 million other bird-watching Americans, but don’t know where to start? We’ll start with the basics of bird identification and go over how to select and use binoculars. Then we’ll go do some birding! If you have your own binoculars, please bring them along. And be sure to dress for the weather. Meet ...

$11 – $12

Rooting DC

Anacostia High School 1601 16th St SE, Washington

(DC) (Department of Energy and Environment) We are delighted to announce the 17th Annual Rooting DC! Rooting DC is a FREE, day-long urban gardening forum which: 1) provides education about urban agriculture and food systems, 2) cultivates health and protection of the environment, and 3) builds community. Rooting DC is the District’s central meeting ground for individuals and entities looking ...

Free

Yoga at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Instructor: Tanory Ateek. Intended for ages Ages 18+ Class size limited to 20 people.

$14

Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful!  Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.  Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed.  Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot).  Free and appropriate ...

Free

Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch

Piney Branch Oasis 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington

(DC) (Rock Creek Park)  Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Liz Crafford 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 for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event ...

Free

Introduction to Landscape Design (Virtual)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing garden or develop an entirely new area, you’ll learn the fundamentals of landscape design to create functional, enjoyable, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Session I: Learn practical steps to approach the design process, including site analysis, creating a concept design, and determining the functional goals for your space. You’ll understand why ...

$15

Teen Stewardship Saturday

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Help us with improving Glencarlyn Park. Each Saturday we will have stewardship projects like weed pulling, raking, trail maintenance and trash pick-up. Your hard work will make the park a better place for both people and nature. Ages 12-17

Free

Invasive Plant Survey in Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium 5200 Glover Rd, Washington DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) oin the National Park Service in efforts against incised fumewort (Corydalis incisa) at Rock Creek Park! Incised fumewort has a habit of creating monocultures throughout floodplains and presents itself within the park, so the objective is to identify its whereabouts, iNat them, and flag them. The survey will help identify priority treatment areas for NCR Invasive ...

Free

Cleanup at Cross Creek

Cross Creek Club Local Park 3530 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks in a volunteer park cleanup. Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife.

Free

Invasive Plant Removal at Normanstone Mini-Oasis

Normanstone 2965 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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 for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior ...

Free

Spring Frogs Campfire

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$5
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