Events
RIVERPALOOZA: HARPERS FERRY TUBING AND OVERNIGHT CAMP
Harper's Ferry Adventure Center Harper's Ferry, West VirginiaJoin your Potomac Riverkeeper for a fun day of tubing at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers! This is a fun float with some exciting white water on one of the most spectacular sections of the Potomac River, known for its scenic beauty. We will take out at...
Meadow Tour with Izaak Walton League
Izaak Walton League of America 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MDPlease join us for a Meadow Tour! When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at 9:30am Where: Izaak Walton League of America Meadow 707 Conservation Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Would you like to know how to transition larger areas of turf to a gorgeous low-maintenance meadow? This is a FREE event courtesy of the Muddy...
Hispanic Heritage Month series of Environmental Festivals
Marian Fryer Town Plaza 2425 Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MDEl Departamento de Protección Ambiental del Condado de Montgomery (DEP), el Distrito Urbano de Wheaton, el Distrito de Artes y Entretenimiento de Wheaton y la Oficina de Socios Comunitarios del Condado de Montgomery celebrarán el Mes de la Herencia Hispana del 15 de septiembre al 13 de octubre de 5pm...
Virtual Community Meeting: Share your ideas about the future of Anacostia Park!
VirtualYou're Invited to join the National Park Service to refine concepts for the future of Anacostia Park. Our goals are to: improve access to the park from nearby neighborhoods and trails support community use, park programming, and special events address maintenance needs improve accessibility and increase resiliency in areas that flood frequently. ...
2023 Potomac Conference: One River’s Perspective on a Changing Climate
Fairfax Water's Griffith Treatment Plan 9600 Ox Rd, Lorton, VirginiaJoin ICPRB for the 2023 Potomac River Conference which highlights the state of the science, case studies, equity and environmental justice considerations, policy implications, management actions, and funding considerations for climate change in the Potomac River basin. Agenda Agenda with Abstracts The event has been sold out, but you can...
Innovation and Access: Water Solutions for Underserved Communities
Reservoir Center 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat can we do to make sure water resources reach the people in America who need the most help? There are many water challenges facing communities of all sizes across the country: aging infrastructure, lead service lines, PFAS, drought and flooding are just a few of the often-discussed problems. But...
National Public Lands Day
There are many ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, we encourage you to share Your Park Story. Visit a national park for free. Take part in a volunteer work project. Certain in-park projects may provide a fee-free day coupon to be used on a...
Fall Sweep The Creek
During the Spring and Fall Sweep the Creek events, hundreds of people come out to help rid the park of trash, keep the water clean for wildlife and plants and experience the wonders of Sligo Creek in a new way. FOSC volunteers don gloves, boots, even waders, to collect an...
World Rivers Day Boat Parade
Alexandria Alexandria, VARegister your boat to join the parade, fundraise as a crew member or teammate on your favorite vessel, or donate directly to Potomac Riverkeeper Network as an independent fundraiser and join us for the after party. Gather donations from your friends and family in honor of our World Rivers Day...
Anacostia River Splash 2023
Kingman and Heritage Islands Park Washington, D.C.Did you know that kids used to splash around in the Anacostia River in the summer? Since 1971, swimming or wading in the Anacostia River and other District waters has been illegal due to safety concerns around water quality. Today, this urban waterway that runs through the heart of DC...