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 ...

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

Local Know-How: DC Plants, Gardening, and Infrastructure

MLK Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

(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.

Free

Vienna Native Tree Giveaway

Vienna Community Center Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, Virginia, United States

(VA) (Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission) Fall is the best time to plant trees, and native trees are the best ones to plant! So head over to the Vienna Community Center and get your free native tree. Stop by early for the best selection of tree species.

Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(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

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 ...

Free

Eco-savvy Gardening Faire

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(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
Capital Nature