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Kappe Lecture: A conversation on sustainable infrastructure for water and health
Kappe Lecture: A conversation on sustainable infrastructure for water and health
* This is a reschedule of the event previously scheduled for 1/19 which was postponed due to snow storm * Billions worldwide and millions in the U.S. suffer from inadequate sanitation. How do we address these WaSH challenges with innovation? Join us at the GWU Science and Engineering Hall for...
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Museum on Tap: Year of the Cicada
Museum on Tap: Year of the Cicada
2024 is turning out to be the Year of the Cicada. There are many cicada landmarks this year, and it is the first time since 1803 that broods 13 and 17 will co-emerge. Learn more about this phenomenon with area naturalist and historian Clarence Hickey. The Gaithersburg Community Museum partners...
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Washington Post “This is Climate” Summit
Washington Post “This is Climate” Summit
Humanity is entering a new climate era. The peril and promise of record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented investments in clean energy and a growing public recognition of the effects of global warming are shaping the future of the planet. On Thursday, April 11, join Washington Post Live for a compelling and high-powered...
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RiverRenew Tunnel Completion Open House
RiverRenew Tunnel Completion Open House
The subterranean star of the RiverRenew program has completed her two-mile-long journey to protect Alexandria’s waterways! Join AlexRenew for a celebratory open house on April 13 to meet the team and get a once-in-a-lifetime photo opp with Hazel the TBM. The event is open to all ages and is pet...
The Arts & Our Environment
The Arts & Our Environment
Help us to keep our local parks clean by joining us for a community service clean-up and a creative art session. TICKETS ARE FREE! Time & Location 13-Apr-2024, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Fort Washington, 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA About the event With Earth Day...
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National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program
Learn More The 2024 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program will be held April 16-18, 2024 in Washington, D.C.. Leaders from various sectors will engage in 3 days of free exchange of ideas and approaches to achieving environmental justice. These interactive training sessions will feature voices of experience, research,...
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Water Quality Monitoring Training (Colonial Beach, VA)
Water Quality Monitoring Training (Colonial Beach, VA)
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network for this in-person training to become a certified Community Science Water Quality Monitoring Program Volunteer! Location: US Potomac River Fisheries 222 Taylor Street Colonial Beach, VA 22443 During this training, you will learn about Potomac Riverkeeper Networks role in preventing pollution in our watershed & the...
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Stream Team Leader Training (VIRTUAL)
Stream Team Leader Training (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, April 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities...
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Earth Day Cleanup @ Kenilworth Park
Earth Day Cleanup @ Kenilworth Park
Join us for a volunteer trash cleanup at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Earth Day! This is a free event. Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty and protect you from the brush. 9:00 AM Registration 9:15 AM Welcome and safety talk 9:30...
Wildflower and Cultural Plants Hike
Wildflower and Cultural Plants Hike
Join VOF staff on a 2.5 mile spring hike through our South Section trails. Come see the ephemeral flowers gracing the forest floor and learn about the usage of forest plants by the communities of people who made the Bull Run Mountains their home up until the early 20th century....
Honor Earth: An Earth Day Celebration
Honor Earth: An Earth Day Celebration
Join the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on Saturday April 20th as we Honor and Celebrate our Earth! Meet community partners, enjoy family friendly maker activities*, and learn more about plant care. This indoor/outdoor event takes place from 10am-5pm at the Anacostia Community Museum. Plus, check out the inaugural weekend of...
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Earth Day Marsh Madness
Earth Day Marsh Madness
To Our Community, The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, in collaboration with Alexandria Community Rowing and The National Park Service, needs your help this Earth Day. Please join us in cleaning up the "marsh madness" at Jones Point Park! All are welcome to participate! We hope that our fellow Potomac River users,...
The National Urban Farm Festival
The National Urban Farm Festival
Come join us at the National Urban Farm Festival in Brandywine, MD, USA! Get ready for a day filled with fun, learning, and delicious food. This in-person event celebrates the importance of urban farming. Discover innovative farming techniques, taste fresh organic produce, and connect with local farmers. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or...
33rd Annual Rockville Science Day
33rd Annual Rockville Science Day
Mark your calendars! The 33rd annual Rockville Science Day is happening on Sunday, April 21, 2024. We hope you'll make plans to join us from noon - 5:00 PM at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College. Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics...
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History Conversations: Montgomery County’s “Gift” to DC: The Washington Aqueduct
History Conversations: Montgomery County’s “Gift” to DC: The Washington Aqueduct
The Washington Aqueduct, carrying drinking water to the nation’s capital but running mostly through Montgomery County from Great Falls, was a technological marvel when completed 160 years ago in 1864. After all that time of continuous service, it is currently undergoing a major rehabilitation. Through current and historical photos, Ralph...
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Water Quality Monitoring Training (National Harbor)
Water Quality Monitoring Training (National Harbor)
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network for this in-person training to become a certified Community Science Water Quality Monitoring Program Volunteer! During this training, you will learn about Potomac Riverkeeper Networks role in preventing pollution in our watershed & the role of Community Science in our Swimmable Potomac Campaign, learn the field...
Enhancing Soil Health and Rewilding Our Landscapes One Stream at a Time
Enhancing Soil Health and Rewilding Our Landscapes One Stream at a Time
Stream and floodplain restoration has become a billion-dollar industry in the United States (US) and is a popular management practice in the mid-Atlantic US. Floodplains are being restored to enhance hydrologic connectivity, reduce sediment erosion, and enhance runoff nitrogen removal via processes like denitrification. While these restorations have yielded important...
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Careers for Change: Water is Life
Careers for Change: Water is Life
Meet peers and professionals working on global water access Did you know 2.2 billion people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, including 2.2 million Americans? Join a community of professionals using their careers to solve the world’s biggest water challenges and help communities become more water secure....
Clean Water Webinar: Salt Watch Winter Roundup
Clean Water Webinar: Salt Watch Winter Roundup
Join the Izaak Walton League’s Salt Watch Coordinator, Abby Hileman and The Watershed Institute's Assistant Director of Science and Stewardship, Erin Stretz to learn more about what happened with road salt this past winter across the country, with a key look at New Jersey. We will also learn about NJ...
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Nature Center Pop-Up
Nature Center Pop-Up
We are bringing the nature center to you! Each season’s pop up has a different theme. Come talk with a naturalist about the park, explore some natural objects, ask questions and try out biology-themed activities. This is a walk-up event providing a 20 to 30 minute experience. Stay to play...
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2024 Oxon Cove Earth Day River Cleanup
2024 Oxon Cove Earth Day River Cleanup
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and our partners as we bring our communities together to celebrate Earth Day by giving back! We welcome volunteers of all ages to help remove single-use plastics and trash that has accumulated along the shoreline of Oxon Cove and Oxon Run. Please be prepared and dress...
City Nature Challenge | Competencia de Naturaleza Urbana
City Nature Challenge | Competencia de Naturaleza Urbana
¡Regístrate aqui para asistir a este evento super divertido! Register here to attend this super fun event ¿Cuando?: Sábado 27 de abril, 10am - 12pm When?: Saturday April 27, 10am - 12pm ¿Dónde / Where?: Tucker Road Community Center, 1771 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Organized in collaboration with / organizado...
Montgomery County GreenFest
Montgomery County GreenFest
Blackrock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners. Leap into action this 2024 and join us at GreenFest 2024 where people of all ages come...
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Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest
Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest
Join us for an spring guided hike focused on protecting and managing the Frederick Municipal Forest (w/ some plant ID in the mix). What does it take to protect drinking water for the residents of Frederick City? Join us for a hike in the Municipal Forest of the City of...
Nature Center Pop-Up
Nature Center Pop-Up
We are bringing the nature center to you! Each season’s pop up has a different theme. Come talk with a naturalist about the park, explore some natural objects, ask questions and try out biology-themed activities. This is a walk-up event providing a 20 to 30 minute experience. Stay to play...
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Water Quality Monitoring and Protection
Water Quality Monitoring and Protection
We all know that water is vital for the health and wellbeing of the people, wildlife, and ecosystems of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for monitoring, protecting, and improving the quality of the water in the Commonwealth. This webinar will teach you the basics of...
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