(DC) (MD) (VA) What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin now spans four weeks throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring in Washington, DC has to offer — from exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Meadowlark’s Visitor Center will be alive with creative imagery with the art show "From the Ground Up." The works of artist Miriam Cutelis explores her relationship with nature and encourages the viewer to do the same. Media of paints and materials that were headed for the landfill within dreamy landscapes in Miriam's work makes Meadowlark the perfect setting ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) These classes are designed to teach young children and their caregivers more about wildlife and nature right in their own backyards through activities, explorations, games, hikes, and take-home crafts. Ages 3-5
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration is encouraged, just so we can notify participants of cancellations. If you have any questions, please feel free ...
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital) Enjoy the world’s largest green film festival right in DC metro. Screenings feature local and international award-winning films on the environment. Events are streamed and live. Most are free.
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a panel discussion to explore why the words we use to talk about invasive species matter. Science communication researchers and invasive plant managers will discuss the intersections of language, framing, and botany as we consider how we can continue to restore Rock Creek's forests while ensuring ...
(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for our first ever mussel community science training! During this virtual training you will learn the basics of volunteering for our mussel conservation efforts, particularly those that involve data collection. This is a highly recommended training if you are planning on helping us with mussel surveys, monitoring of hatchery-raised cultured mussels, mussel tagging ...
