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Raptors on the Move
Raptors on the Move
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come see some of Meadowside Nature Center’s raptor ambassadors. Learn which of Maryland’s raptors would be on the move and how you can help migrating birds.
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Symposium: If the Forest Could Talk
Symposium: If the Forest Could Talk
(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) You're invited to a symposium in collaboration with the exhibit "If The Forest Could Talk, What Would It Say?" by DC-based artist Sophia McCrocklin. Speakers include: Sophia McCrocklin, Rock Creek Conservancy, Jeanne Braha, Executive Director of Rock Creek Conservancy, and more. Join us as we celebrate the beautiful yet fragile forests of Rock Creek Park.
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Become a Chesapeake Steward
Become a Chesapeake Steward
(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 ...
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Gentle Yoga at Brookside
Gentle Yoga at Brookside
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. Held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Ages 18+ This class meets weekly.
$14
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Adaptive Gardening 101
Adaptive Gardening 101
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Gardening has been proven to improve physical health, mental wellness, and cognitive ability! Join us for this 5-session series to learn how to grow native plants, herbs, or vegetables. This program is designed to support aspiring gardeners with disabilities. We will supply guidance and all materials, including accessible garden beds, worktables, and ergonomic garden tools.
$30
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First Flower Friday
First Flower Friday
(DC) (DC Natives) First Flower Fridays is DC Natives' Demonstration Garden Series. Held on the first Friday of every month, it offers hands-on instruction right in the gardens of community members. Our gardener team will guide you through: Caring for your pollinator haven Planting techniques for a flourishing pollinator pathway Essential tips for maintaining healthy and vibrant native pollinator gardens ...
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Pranic Healing in Nature
Pranic Healing in Nature
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Nature is teeming with life-force also known as prana. Learn how to recharge by harnessing this energy and helping release pain, stress, and anxiety. This self-healing experience combines breathwork, meditation and instruction of prana and chakra concepts. Program involves standing, sitting, and lying down. Please bring a blanket and dress for the outdoors. Instructor: Charu Chundury, certified ...
$35
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How to Interpret a Soil Test Report (Virtual)
How to Interpret a Soil Test Report (Virtual)
(MD) (University of Maryland) pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.
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iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)
iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the October edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Celebrate Aractober! We will have a fascinating presentation on spiders, and you will then have an opportunity to hone your arachnid identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks ...
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Expert Is In: Orchid Care
Expert Is In: Orchid Care
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about orchid care and maintenance? Drop by the Conservatory's Garden Court to talk with George about orchids! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program. Today's Expert: George Guenthner, USBG Gardener
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Homegrown National Park: Unlawning America (Virtual)
Homegrown National Park: Unlawning America (Virtual)
(Homegrown National Park) Join HNP and Benjamin Vogt for a crash course in selecting native plants for your locale, the benefits of matrix design for climate resilience, and the basics of management (from site prep to weeds to several years after install). We'll cover all the core concepts of natural garden design for habitat and sustainability, as well as the ...
$25
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Native Specialist Bees (Virtual)
Native Specialist Bees (Virtual)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The monarch butterfly is probably the most famous insect specialist feeding only on milkweed, but did you know that many native bees are also specialists? Studying these native plant-bee specializations and their overlapping habitat requirements will help your garden support more pollinators. Threats such as habitat loss and climate change will also be covered. Instructor: Heather Holm, ...
$15
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Local Know-How: DC Plants, Gardening, and Infrastructure
Local Know-How: DC Plants, Gardening, and Infrastructure
(DC) (DC Public Library) Join us for a presentation on the importance of local plants as well as green infrastructure guided by the expertise of Dr. Kelly Russo-Petrick of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) at UDC. Weather allowing, we will also spend some time surveying the green roof atop the MLK Library.
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Bonsai Chat at the Pavilion
Bonsai Chat at the Pavilion
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Volunteers from the Northern Virginia Bonsai Society will be available at Meadowlark's Bonsai Pavilion to share their knowledge on the fascinating and beautiful art of Bonsai. Free with garden admission or membership. Weather permitting. Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 3
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Comets – Exotic Visitors to the Solar System
Comets – Exotic Visitors to the Solar System
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (8-Adult) Comets are fascinating objects that make infrequent visits to our celestial neighborhood and don’t stay for long. Originating in the far reaches of the solar system as clumps of ice and dust, comets undergo a remarkable transformation as they approach the sun and are heated by its radiation. Join us in this one-hour class as ...
$8
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Watershed Wednesday Mushroom Talk
Watershed Wednesday Mushroom Talk
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join us for a Mushroom Night Walk with mycologist Serenella Linares. During the experience we will encourage people to use their natural night vision, or headlamps that have a red light on them. Feel free to bring your own; some headlamps/flashlights will be provided. For witnessing bioluminescence, all lights will need to be turned off. It is ...
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Autumn Wreath Crafting
Autumn Wreath Crafting
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Using all-natural items, we’ll use autumn materials to create a beautiful wreath. Materials provided, but bring any extra materials or special decorations you may wish to add. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome with a registered adult. Adults.
$20
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Putting Your Garden to Bed (Virtual)
Putting Your Garden to Bed (Virtual)
(VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) It may be autumn, but it’s not time to abandon the garden! This class offers easy tips for onsite composting, providing winter habitat and food for wildlife, and end-of-season care of tools and equipment. Did you know that fall is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials? We help you identify opportunities ...
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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 ...
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Eyes on Paint Branch: Exploring your Local Watershed
Eyes on Paint Branch: Exploring your Local Watershed
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Spend the evening with area experts as they share their expertise and knowledge of local nature and conservation topics. This series sheds light on the relationships and challenges of urbanization and wildlife in Montgomery County. Evening includes light fare. Large or small we all live in a watershed. Learn more about the local Paint Branch Watershed with ...
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Casey Team Leader Training (Virtual)
Casey Team Leader Training (Virtual)
(DC) (Casey Trees) Do you love trees and want to play a greater role in increasing the District’s canopy cover? Join us to become a Casey Trees Team Leader at our community tree plantings! The foundation for a tree’s health and longevity is established the day it is planted. As a Tree Planting Team Leader, you will learn how to ...
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Dealing with Deer and Other Mammals (Virtual)
Dealing with Deer and Other Mammals (Virtual)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Bambi may be cute, but he would love to make a feast of your garden. Learn some proven and humane tactics to keep your edible and ornamental gardens safe from deer, rabbits, rats, squirrels, groundhogs and other warm-blooded creatures with Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy will also touch upon design strategies and plant selections.
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Nature Girls Club at Black Hill
Nature Girls Club at Black Hill
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered Nature Girls Club. There are three in-person sessions with a Park Naturalist that will focus on exploring nature, trying out outdoor skills, and nature journaling. Meetings are monthly. Ages 6 to 11.
$40
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Birding for Everybody (Accessible)
Birding for Everybody (Accessible)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a Brookside naturalist and learn the basics of birding on our frustration-free “flat” bird practice trail. Our wildlife pond boardwalk is accessible for all budding birders. Stroll or roll to each bird station and learn proper use of binoculars, how to navigate a field guide and what to look for and at as you step into ...
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Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife
Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (Adults) Habitat loss has reduced wildlife diversity in our neighborhoods. Extension Master Gardener will discuss gardening techniques for attracting wildlife to turn your corner of the planet into a thriving habitat for pollinators, birds and other native insects.
$12
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Exploring the Impacts of Bird Feeding (Virtual)
Exploring the Impacts of Bird Feeding (Virtual)
(VA) (Virginia Master Naturalists) Millions of people feed birds every day, engaging in what has been described as a large-scale "unplanned experiment". But how do we balance the benefits to birds, such as bolstering declining populations and allowing for success in rapidly urbanizing areas, against the drawbacks, like increased disease and predation risk? How do we take into account the ...
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Birds, Bugs & Berries! Providing Habitat for Birds and Other Wildlife
Birds, Bugs & Berries! Providing Habitat for Birds and Other Wildlife
(DC) (Capital Nature) Your yard or local park can be a haven for wildlife. But do you know which plants produce the tastiest berries and support our native insects? In the cycle of life, these are the best food for birds and other wildlife, providing sustenance and shelter. Join us for this insightful program with naturalist Alonso Abugattas, during which ...
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Heaven is a Garden: Serenity by Design
Heaven is a Garden: Serenity by Design
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drawing on ancient traditions and contemporary horticultural practices, Jan Johnsen, author and landscape designer, reveals design strategies for creating serenity and relaxation in the landscape. Enjoy this journey of stunning garden visuals while learning new concepts like how to identify a “power spot” in your garden, the importance of cardinal directions, and how forms and shapes affect ...
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Eco-savvy Gardening Faire
Eco-savvy Gardening Faire
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Specialized speakers and topics on sustainable gardening. Educational displays on gardening, composting, and sustainable plantings. Guided tours, demonstrations and free educational materials.
$35
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