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...
History Conversations: Montgomery County’s “Gift” to DC: The Washington Aqueduct
VirtualThe 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...
Water Quality Monitoring Training (National Harbor)
National Harbor National Harbor, MarylandJoin 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
VirtualStream 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...
Careers for Change: Water is Life
Reservoir Center 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesMeet 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
VirtualJoin 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...
Nature Center Pop-Up
Long Branch Arliss Neighborhood Park 8810 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, 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...
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...