Survey: Occoquan Bay NWR Butterfly and Dragonfly

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, VA, United States

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals ...

Free

Earth Day Community Tree Planting at Emery

Emery Heights Community Center 5701 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us this Earth Day as we plant trees at Emery Heights Community Center! You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team ...

Free

Extreme Cleanup at Rock Creek Golf Course

Rock Creek Park Golf Course 6100 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and National Links Trust for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all. This event is part ...

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Anacostia Watershed Society 2024 Earth Day Cleanup

(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The annual Anacostia River Earth Day Cleanup is AWS's largest annual volunteer event, and one of the largest single-day volunteer events in the DMV. This year, join thousands of volunteers around the watershed to pick up trash, serve your community, and enjoy the Anacostia River. Be prepared to get dirty, have fun, and help your ...

Honor the Earth Celebration!

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Community Museum) Join us as we Honor and Celebrate our Earth! Meet community partners, enjoy family friendly maker activities, and learn more about plant care. Confirmed partners include the national park Service, Casey Trees, Bloom, SWAP DC and many others. Plus, check out the inaugural weekend of the 2024 FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand, the only direct-to-consumer farm stand ...

Earth Day Festival at National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery 800 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian) Join the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy musical performances, gallery talks, and craft workshops while you learn about the art and science of environmentalism. Attendees of all ages can enjoy nature-themed activities and children 12 and under can have their faces painted. A scavenger hunt in the galleries features works from ...

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Earth Day at East Capitol Urban Farm

East Capitol Urban Farm 5929 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (East Capitol Urban Farm) Celebrate Mother Earth at our Earth Day event! Join us at East Capitol Urban Farm for a day filled with fun activities, workshops, and more. Learn about sustainable living practices, enjoy local food vendors, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about protecting our planet. Let's come together to make a positive impact on our environment. ...

Forest Bathing at Brookside

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Connect with nature through a forest bathing walk among the beautiful springtime blossoms and newly leafing trees. Stroll the grounds and neighboring forest at a measured pace that allows you to notice the small miracles of nature unfolding. We’ll close the walk by enjoying hot tea and healthy snacks. Instructor: Ana Ka’ahanui, certified Forest Therapy Guide  

$35

“From the Ground Up” Art Show

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Meadowlark’s Visitor Center will be alive with creative imagery with the art show "From the Ground Up."  The works of artist Miriam Cutelis explores her relationship with nature and encourages the viewer to do the same. Media of paints and materials that were headed for the landfill within dreamy landscapes in Miriam's work makes Meadowlark the perfect ...

Free

Nurture & Nature Outside: Stress Management

Pierce Mill 2401 Tilden Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC)  (Latino Outdoors) Join Pride Outside, Latino Outdoors, and Q Street for the ParkVentures Nurture & Nature series. We'll gather at picnic tables and kick off with a wellbeing workshop then go for a chill hike in Rock Creek Park. The workshops are led by Hannah Malvin, the Director of Pride Outside, who is certified in applied positive psychology, the ...

Free

Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.  

Free

Community Tree Planting at Gallaudet

Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us in planting trees at Gallaudet University! Welcome back to our spring season of Community Tree Plantings! You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by ...

Free
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