(DMV) (Pollinator Partnership) (iNaturalist) Pollinator Week 2024 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme "Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture," this year's event urges us to envision a future where pollinators not only survive but thrive. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and ...
(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join us to hear about Howard EcoWorks and Seeds of Change with Founder Lori Lilly. Planting, conservation, community engagement in green projects, native nursery with workforce development…find out what Howard EcoWorks does and how they do it through innovative, multi-goal programs and projects.
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us for a fun forest film night with activities for all ages starting at 6pm on The REACH Plaza, followed at dusk by a short film by our partner Armenia Tree Project, and the feature film of The Lorax. Based on the storybook classic, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is a colorful animated film that includes prescient ...
(DC) (Anacostia Community Museum) Join Anacostia Watershed Society, the Anacostia Museum and friends for a Watershed Wednesday that focuses on environmental justice. Panelists will include Lisa McClure, Associate Director of the Anacostia Community Museum, Center for Environmental Justice; Brenda Richardson, President of Chozen Consulting, LLC and a longstanding member of the Anacostia community; Kaleigh Karageorge, Life on a Sustainable Planet, ...
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) This is the National Capitol Planning Commission’s final meeting determining the approval of the Rock Creek Golf Course Rehabilitation Plan. Join DC Bird Alliance and others to support the conservation of the Rock Creek Park's trees. The planned Rock Creek Golf Course has been home to countless bird species over the years, both migratory & residential. ...
(DC) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join us for an Environment Justice (EJ) focused Community Town Hall bringing together Ward 8 residents, experts, and local officials for a dialogue and call to action on key EJ issues. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS SOLUTION-FOCUSED COLLABORATION
(DC) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for our second annual DC Metro Area Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards (VoiCeS) program! The course will include... 6 consecutive weeks of in-person sessions Expert speakers from various organizations Specialized topics including regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, climate change impacts on water quality, and critters of our rivers! Optional Saturday field ...
