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