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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving\, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden\, this talk explores phased planning\, habitat-rich garden bed design\, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. Learn actionable strategies that increase ecological value\, support wildlife\, and help you move confidently toward eco-friendly gardening practices. \nDrew Asbury\, Brookside Gardens Horticulturist
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cultivating-ecology-a-practical-guide-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Gardening for Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260325T000620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T011401Z
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-at-brookside/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T233410Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Mindfulness Walk
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join integrative therapist Tania Lanning for a guided walk focused on self-care in nature. Among the fragrant blossoms\, maple trees\, and brightly colored roses of the Formal Gardens\, you will be invited to awaken your senses\, notice your inner voice\, and reflect on how you can bring awareness and compassion to your internal experience. Participants will receive a small blank notebook for journaling. Ages 18 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/guided-mindfulness-walk/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Garden Experience,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260324T215035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215035Z
UID:10004228-1774715400-1774720800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Journaling for Kids
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kids love being out in nature and through journaling they can learn how to connect with nature even more. Join a naturalist to learn how to truly observe nature around you and how to get those observations and thoughts on paper. After a guided session\, you will have the opportunity to create a nature journal entry on your own. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails\, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session\, for March we will focus on skulls\, scat and tracks  Ages 8-15.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-in-nature-journaling-for-kids/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Literary,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260324T214744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214744Z
UID:10004227-1774715400-1774720800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Journaling for Adults
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn how to connect with the natural world through the art and science of nature journaling. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails\, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session\, for March we will focus on animal skulls\, tracks\, and scat. Ages 16 +
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-in-nature-journaling-for-adults/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Literary,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260324T233025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T233025Z
UID:10004230-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday on the Capital Crescent Trail
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Sarah for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday on the Capital Crescent Trail at Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase\, MD. Meet on the CCT where it intersects with Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase (on the downhill side of the trail at Dorset). \nClick here for more information on the Little Falls Watershed Alliance’s (LFWA) website.  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-on-the-capital-crescent-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260324T232653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T232653Z
UID:10004229-1774692000-1774699200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Alexander for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday at Bullis Local Park in Silver Spring. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, and English ivy (Hedera helix). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \nMore details\, including the exact meeting location\, will be emailed to all pre-registrants. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260324T214309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214309Z
UID:10004226-1774630800-1774638000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Nature Girls Club
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Girls belong in nature\, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered Nature Girls Club. There are three in-person sessions with a Park Naturalist that will focus on exploring nature\, trying out outdoor skills\, and nature journaling. Meetings are monthly on Fridays\, March 27th through May 8th. Ages 8 to 12.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-girls-club/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T113000
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CREATED:20260206T205107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205107Z
UID:10004125-1772272800-1772278200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Eco-Teen Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) In this series\, we’ll complete STEM challenges while learning about our local ecosystems. Discover how our local watersheds support wildlife and explore how our everyday actions affect these vital ecosystems. Then\, dive into a hands-on STEM activity by building your own water filter!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/eco-teen-challenge/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Watershed Ecology
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260206T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205323Z
UID:10004126-1772272800-1772276400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Storytime in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. This is an outdoor story time\, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/storytime-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Literary,Nature Play
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
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CREATED:20260206T204822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204822Z
UID:10004124-1772182800-1772190000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Explore Rachel Carson Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) New to the area or just want to get out for a hike? Explore different parks in Montgomery County with an experienced naturalist. Length of hike and trail difficulty varies from site to site. Today we’ll explore Rachel Carson Conservation Park\, one of the county’s premier conservation areas\, walking through meadows\, forest and along the Hawlings River. The length of this moderate hike depends on the pace and size of the group.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/explore-rachel-carson-conservation-park/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson Conservation Park\, 22201 Zion Road\, Olney\, MD\, 20833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Parks
GEO:39.220022;-77.085897
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260206T204528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204528Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Sugar Walk
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Hike with a naturalist to the maple tree grove and learn how sugar maple sap is collected and transformed into maple syrup! This is an indoor and outdoor program on natural surface trails. All attendees must register. Inclement weather could cancel this program. Be sure to check Brooksidenature.org for day-of event status.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/maple-sugar-walk-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260206T204222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204222Z
UID:10004121-1771686000-1771689600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Maple Sugar Walk
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Hike with a naturalist to the maple tree grove and learn how sugar maple sap is collected and transformed into maple syrup! This is an indoor and outdoor program on natural surface trails. All attendees must register. Inclement weather could cancel this program. Be sure to check Brooksidenature.org for day-of event status.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/maple-sugar-walk/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260206T204424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204424Z
UID:10004122-1771664400-1771671600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, English ivy (Hedera helix)\, Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii)\, and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \nMore details\, including the exact meeting location\, will be emailed to all pre-registrants. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek-3/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260206T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204003Z
UID:10004120-1771664400-1771671600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Black Hill Hike Club
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The first rule of Hike Club – have fun! Improve your fitness\, make new friends\, and experience trails and scenery we don’t often make time to immerse ourselves in. We welcome all ages\, though young children must be able to walk at least 3 miles or be carried. Most trails are not stroller accessible and are easy to moderate in difficulty.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/black-hill-hike-club/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Nature Observation,Social Event
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260112T041814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T041846Z
UID:10003960-1771498800-1771502400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Project Feederwatch
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then\, join us 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. This project meets weekly on Thursdays through February. Ages 5+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/project-feederwatch-5/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260111T010457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T010457Z
UID:10003942-1770973200-1770998400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:GreenScapes Symposium (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This year’s GreenScapes Symposium is focused on: Integrating Ecology\, Beauty and Adaptability in Design. Thriving landscapes support wildlife\, enhance biodiversity\, and respond to environmental challenges require thoughtful design and tested practices. Hear from experts in horticulture\, ecology\, and design to share solutions that work—from small gardens to large public landscapes. Learn how native keystone plants and layered “soft landings” can support pollinators from canopy to ground\, and explore regenerative approaches that blend beauty\, function\, and biodiversity in every setting. \nThrough illustrative real-world case studies\, you’ll discover how dynamic\, naturalistic plantings can adapt and thrive\, and how climate-resilient and diverse plant palettes can strengthen ecosystems in both urban and suburban environments.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/greenscapes-symposium-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Gardening for Wildlife,Seminars and Lectures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T033132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T033132Z
UID:10004027-1770469200-1770476400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Native Plant Sowing
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in starting your own native plants\, even if you don’t have a greenhouse? Then join us to make your own native seed winter sowing containers. We will provide the materials\, and you choose the seeds to try. Stop in any time during the program.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-native-plant-sowing/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260112T041751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T041751Z
UID:10003959-1770289200-1770292800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Project Feederwatch
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then\, join us 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. This project meets weekly on Thursdays through February. Ages 5+. \nWe will not be meeting on December 25 and 26. We will also not be meeting on January 1 and 2.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/project-feederwatch-4/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T032707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T032707Z
UID:10004025-1770053400-1770057000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at Black Hill
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Nature doesn’t sleep once the sun goes down. Go for a walk with us to see who is out and about after sunset. Join us for a post-sunset stroll where we’ll look and listen for owls.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/owl-prowl-at-black-hill/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260112T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T041659Z
UID:10003958-1769684400-1769688000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Project Feederwatch
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then\, join us 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. This project meets weekly on Thursdays through February. Ages 5+. \nWe will not be meeting on December 25 and 26. We will also not be meeting on January 1 and 2.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/project-feederwatch-3/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T032129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T032129Z
UID:10004023-1769421600-1769427000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Wild Child Hike
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This isn’t your average walk in the woods. Scamper like a squirrel\, balance like a billy goat\, and run like a rabbit through the park. We’ll be on and off the trail as we go on a hiking adventure. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Ages 4 to 11.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-child-hike/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T032409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T033232Z
UID:10004024-1769418000-1769446800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Teen Caving
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have your teen join us for outdoor adventures! In this series\, we’ll hike\, paddle\, and wade our way through some of the most interesting nature locales in our area! Join us for the day as we work our way through the twists and turns of a wild cave learning about local geology.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/teen-caving-excursion/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Skills,Outdoor Experience
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T031857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031857Z
UID:10004022-1769250600-1769257800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:How Plants Saved the World
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Journey through millions of years of evolution in this fascinating lecture by Raymond Carter\, Brookside Gardens Staff. Discover how the plant\, fungi and animal kingdoms co-evolved to create the complex ecosystems we know today. Afterward\, enjoy a guided tour of the conservatory\, where living examples reveal the remarkable adaptations shaped by time and environment.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/how-plants-saved-the-world/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plants,Seminars and Lectures,Tour
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T031318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031318Z
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SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Rachel Carson Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service while saving the trees and the meadow. Join Montgomery Parks Vegetation Management Staff for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry\, wintercreeper\, English ivy\, roundleaf bittersweet\, winged burning bush\, and bush honeysuckle. 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-rachel-carson-conservation-park-2/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson Conservation Park\, 22201 Zion Road\, Olney\, MD\, 20833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.220022;-77.085897
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rachel Carson Conservation Park 22201 Zion Road Olney MD 20833 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22201 Zion Road:geo:-77.085897,39.220022
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T031516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T031551Z
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SUMMARY:Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, celebrate celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service\, and protect the Sligo Creek watershed. Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4. \nWe will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata)\, wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)\, English ivy (Hedera helix)\, Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii)\, and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial\, so we will avoid those. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/weed-warrior-workday-at-sligo-creek-2/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260115T192911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192911Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Cleanup at Winding Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks and partner organizations! Volunteers will help remove litter from a park\, trail\, or stream. Volunteers must stay with the group and follow safety guidelines.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-cleanup-at-winding-creek-park/
LOCATION:Winding Creek Local Park\, Dewey Road\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:39.0575006;-77.0916597
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Winding Creek Local Park Dewey Road Silver Spring Maryland 20906 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dewey Road:geo:-77.0916597,39.0575006
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T030859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030859Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Drop by the Discovery Center and have some fun! We’ll have easy-to-make seasonal crafts that you can make and take home. Today we’ll be making suncatchers.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/make-a-suncatcher/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes & Workshops,Nature Craft
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T225622
CREATED:20260114T030525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030525Z
UID:10004018-1768647600-1768654800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:MLK Weed Warrior Workday at Rock Creek Regional
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees\, protect the stream valley ecosystem\, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Monica for a non-native\, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native\, invasive vines and shrubs\, including roundleaf bittersweet\, porcelainberry\, Japanese barberry\, and multiflora rose. Please note\, the barberry and multiflora rose have thorns!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mlk-weed-warrior-workday-at-rock-creek-regional/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Regional Park\, 6700 Needwood Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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