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Wetlands and Wildflower Walk at Jug Bay

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD, United States

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Come and explore Jug Bay, the tidal freshwater wetland along the Patuxent River with MNPS Board member, Bradley Simpson. Nestled in the coastal plain, this wetland boasts bald cypress, lizard’s tail, spatterdock, pickerelweed, blueberries, male-berry, coastal sweet pepperbush, Virginia sweetspire, and so much more! If we are lucky, we will see orchids in bloom from ...

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Riverpalooza Upper Potomac Paddle

Hancock Boar Ramp Hancock, MD, United States

(MD) (Potomac Riverkeeper) Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on a scenic adventure up the C&O Canal path and down the Potomac River from Cohill Station Canoe Access to the boat ramp in Hancock, MD. This trip combines two wonderful ways to see the nature and history of the Potomac River.  

$125

Local Wetland Habitats

Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) ake a Deep Dive into the world of wetlands. We live in a region with plentiful water and abundant wetlands. Do you know how to recognize one? During this in person program, you will learn about local wetland habitats and then take a hike to explore some more. Adults.

$5

Implementing Living Shorelines in Maryland (Virtual)

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) This presentation will cover the history of shoreline erosion control practices and how traditional techniques have evolved in recent years. What is a 'living shoreline'? How can we enhance habitat, water quality, access, and prepare for climate impacts at the same time? Speaker:  Wesley Gould. Wes works with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD-DNR), ...

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Ponds are Magnificent!

Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Ever wonder what's swimming around in the pond water that you can't see? Through learning to use a magnification tool, you'll get to explore the unseen world in the water. Come prepared to get dirty! Ages 8 to 12.

$5

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Anacostia Park Boat Ramp 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free

Cleanup at Wheaton Branch Stormwater Pond

Wheaton Branch Stormwater Management Pond 1640 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland

(MD) (Anacostia Riverkeeper) Join us for a trash cleanup at Wheaton Branch Stormwater Management Pond in partnership with Friends of Sligo Creek, Neighbors of the NW Branch, & One Montgomery Green. This is a free event. Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty.

Freshwater Mussel Restoration Workday at Kingman

Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6 , United States

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Volunteers will help AWS with a Mussel Restoration Workday at Kingman and Heritage Islands Park! On this workday we will focus on bottom cage maintenance, which could involve cleaning accumulated mud out of the cages and making cage repairs.

Free

Anacostia River Boat Discovery Tour

Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Blaidensburg, MD, United States

(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

Free
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