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Expert Is In: Orchid Care

Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about orchid care and maintenance? As part of this year’s joint orchid exhibit in collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens, drop by the exhibit in the Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery to talk with George Guenthner, USBG Gardener about orchids! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this ...

Free

Women’s History Month Fireside Chat (Virtual)

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) In celebration of Women's History Month, we are organizing Virtual Fireside Chats to converse with women in the community. We want to recognize and honor the contributions of women in environmental conservation and advocacy. Join FoKAG staff member Shannah Cumberbatch as she chats with Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature. During this event, we will ...

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Family Nature Hike

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a Park Naturalist for a weekly hike exploring the changing of the seasons in Cabin John Regional Park. Children will also be introduced to our Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors and engage in nature based play and exploration. Program is intended for children 3 to 5 ½ years old and requires the accompaniment of an adult ...

Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual Event Leadership training! This training is for anyone who would like to lead volunteer events in Rock Creek Park (Stream Team Leaders, Weed Warrior Leaders, etc.). The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on ...

Free

Flora & Fauna of Montgomery County Series (Virtual)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have you ever wanted to learn the names of the birds that visit your backyard, the wildflowers along the trail, or even which animal left that footprint in the mud? Montgomery Parks is pleased to offer a new online learning series for adults that teaches you to recognize the most common species of Montgomery County. Led by ...

$120

The Wonderful World of Bats! (Virtual)

(DC) (City Wildlife) Bats need our help now more than ever! A recent report determined that over 50% of our native bats are considered at risk. Besides adding diversity and flair to local wildlife, our bats consume countless pest insects every single night. Join Bat Conservation International's Community Engagement Manager Erin Cord as she talks about our local bats, the ...

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“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 setting ...

Free

Springtime Bunnies

Maydale Nature Classroom 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) These classes are designed to teach young children and their caregivers more about wildlife and nature right in their own backyards through activities, explorations, games, hikes, and take-home crafts. Ages 3-5

$6

FeederWatch Thursday

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration is encouraged, just so we can notify participants of cancellations. If you have any questions, please feel free ...

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DC Environmental Film Festival

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital) Enjoy the world’s largest green film festival right in DC metro. Screenings feature local and international award-winning films on the environment. Events are streamed and live. Most are free.

Free – $27

Race, History, and Rock Creek: Invasive (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a panel discussion to explore why the words we use to talk about invasive species matter. Science communication researchers and invasive plant managers will discuss the intersections of language, framing, and botany as we consider how we can continue to restore Rock Creek's forests while ensuring ...

Free

Mussel Community Science Training (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for our first ever mussel community science training! During this virtual training you will learn the basics of volunteering for our mussel conservation efforts, particularly those that involve data collection. This is a highly recommended training if you are planning on helping us with mussel surveys, monitoring of hatchery-raised cultured mussels, mussel tagging ...

Free
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