Events
Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup
Various locationsFor the past 14 years, thousands of volunteers have come together to support the Rock Creek Conservancy's people-powered restoration efforts at the Rock Creek watershed through our annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup! The 2024 Extreme Cleanup will kick off with numerous events on the morning of April 6th, followed by...
DEA National Prescription Take-Back Day
Various locationsThe drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of...
2024 Oxon Cove Earth Day River Cleanup
Oxon Hill Farm Oxon Hill, MDJoin 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
Tucker Road Community Center 1771 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD¡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
Blackrock Center for the Arts Germantown, MDBlackrock 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...
MARYLAND MINI CONFERENCE | Guided Kayak Tour of the Mallows Bay – Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary with Atlantic Kayak Company
Mallows Bay Nanjemoy, MarylandImmerse yourself in both history and nature with this unique tour by kayak. The sanctuary boasts a diverse collection of historic shipwrecks dating back to the Revolutionary War. The area is most renowned for the remains of over 100 wooden steamships known as the Ghost Fleet, built as part of...
Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest
Frederick Municipal Forest Frederick, MarylandJoin 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
Rock Creek Regional Park 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MDWe 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...
BioBlitz at Mallows Bay
Mallows Bay Nanjemoy, MarylandMallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is joining the City Nature Challenge! The City Nature Challenge is a global citizen science event with a focus on urban areas. Residents throughout the Washington DC metro area will explore local parks, backyards, and neighborhoods to observe the wild plants, fungi, and animals that share our environment....
Water Quality Monitoring and Protection
VirtualWe 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...