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SUMMARY:Langley Edible Forest Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Forested) Help with planting and weeding in a beautiful bountiful Edible Forest Garden. Take home some deeply nutritious spring greens!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/langley-edible-forest-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Harry Thomas Rec Center\, 1743 Lincoln Road NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-at-piney-branch-5/
LOCATION:Piney Branch Oasis\, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW\, Washington\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: A Viewing Stone
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Arboretum) Viewing stone lovers find inspiration in the traditional stones found and displayed in China and Japan; however\, when it comes collecting stones in this country many stones do not fit the classic traditions. These small natural objects encourage contemplation of larger landscape scenes\, objects in nature\, and abstract images. Challenge your imagination by comparing the variety of stones on view in this exhibition. \nMembers of the Potomac Viewing Stone Group\, a regional organization dedicated to stone appreciation\, will display viewing stones from their private collections. \nThis exhibit runs through September.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-a-viewing-stone/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T031400Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater\, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway\, U.S. National Park Service.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-10/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk at Sweet Run
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Virginia Master Naturalist Anne Ellis for a leisurely walk in search of butterflies. We’ll explore the Xerces plantings\, “bugging strip”\, and nearby meadows. This is a good opportunity to learn some of the 50+ species that visit our gardens.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/butterfly-walk-at-sweet-run/
LOCATION:Sweet Run Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T090000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(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 7 a.m. April through September. 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. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/monday-morning-birdwalk-at-huntley-meadows-7/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Sunset and Moonrise Kayak Paddle
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) This is a very special tour that we can only offer when the conditions line up just right. Enjoy a relaxing sunset before night falls\, then watch as the skies darken before the full moon rises like a fireball and illuminates the water! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested\, but not required. Ages 16 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunset-and-moonrise-kayak-paddle/
LOCATION:Pohick Bay Regional Park\, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive\, Lorton\, VA\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Water Sport
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites\, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets\, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-2/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
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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-5/
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:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Growing Together
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Nine exhibits across Smithsonian Gardens around the National Mall hold history and memories\, tell American stories\, and carry culture through food growing and seed saving. The exhibition also introduces gardens as places of wellbeing\, connection\, and innovation—from horticultural therapy to the powerful role trees play in ecosystems and in cities.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-growing-together-9/
LOCATION:National Mall\, 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest\, Wasington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Gardens,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T023505Z
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SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park\, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds\, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-4/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T193000
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SUMMARY:The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Join Capital Nature for a talk by Mike Tidwell\, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network\, and author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s talk will be followed by a discussion with Capital Nature co-founder Stella Tarnay\, and audience Q&A. Many neighborhood trees in DC are facing similar challenges to those on Tidwell’s street in Takoma Park. \n\nThe event will include a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-lost-trees-of-willow-avenue/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Library\, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Seminars and Lectures,Trees
GEO:38.9338544;-77.0579728
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