Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent ...

Free

Stewarding Trees during the Summer Heat (Virtual)

(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature and DC Master Naturalists, with staff from Casey Trees, to hear how you can help trees make it through the increasingly hot summers in the DC area. Hear about best watering practices, how much water trees need during dry spells, how those green watering bags actually work, and the role of mulch and natural ...

Free

Evening Hours at the Arboretum

U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US National Arboretum)  Visit the National Arboretum during the 4th Friday of the month in summer, when you can enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum until 8:00 pm.

Free

Community Tree Care at Highland Dwellings

Highland Dwellings 662 Atlantic Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Casey Trees) Help Casey Trees care for young trees! Your help with weeding, mulching and watering these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy. You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to care for trees. Participants will receive a short, hands-on training on ...

Free

Kennedy Center Outdoor Film Screening – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax + Armenian Community Tree Planting Short Film

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(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 ...

Community Tree Care at Capital Area Food Bank

Capital Area Food Bank 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us as we care for young trees at Capital Area Food Bank! Your help with weeding, mulching and watering these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy. Participants will receive a short, hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will split ...

Free

Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent ...

Free

Evening Hours at the Arboretum

U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US National Arboretum)  Visit the National Arboretum during the 4th Friday of the month in summer, when you can enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum until 8:00 pm.

Free

What We can do for Maryland Trees (Virtual)

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Maryland's largest native plants--ash, beech, hemlock, and American chestnut*--are under attack from non-native insects and diseases! Which have been most heavily affected? What are the impacts on plant communities more broadly? What strategies can citizens support through volunteer actions and advocacy? Speaker:  Faith Campbell Faith Campbell earned a Ph.D. in politics from Princeton University in ...

Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent ...

Free

NCPC Final Meeting On Rock Creek Golf Course Plan (Hybrid)

National Capital Planning Commission 401 9th Street, NW Suite 500N, Washington, DC, United States

(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. ...

Forested Permaculture Tour

Forested 3507 Enterprise Road, Bowie, MD, United States

(MD) (Forested) Tour Forested's permaculture garden that grows nutrition for people in a forest setting and conserves the environment on a 10-acre lot. Our 50 year vision is for forest garden ecosystems to sustainably supply a large portion of all food and forest products people need and use for healthy living. We have a special focus on the eastern United ...

Free – $20
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