Events
Spring Open House & Earth Day Celebration
William Talley Recreation Center 121 N Bentz Street, Frederick, MDOn April 20th, we are hosting a Spring Open House & Earth Day Celebration at Talley Rec Center and Baker Park! Join us for plenty of games and activities, learn about our programs and enjoy a free trial of our fitness classes , and listen to live music while munching on some...
Earth Day Community Clean-Up
Sycamore & Oak 1110 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DCEarth Day at Sycamore & Oak Join Us for a Day of Community Pride, Sustainability, and Environmental Action! Let's honor Mother Earth and champion sustainability at Sycamore & Oak! Join The Green Scheme for a special event where we'll work hand in hand and deploy community clean up kits to...
Friends of Dyke Marsh Day of Service Cleanup
Belle Haven Park Alexandria, VAJoin the National Park Service and the Friends of Dyke Marsh from 1-3pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, as we protect the parklands along the George Washington Memorial Parkway with a trash pickup at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Belle Haven Park. Instructions, gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will...
Earth Day Marsh Madness
Jones Point Park 100 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VirginiaTo 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
Life Empact Thrift & More 7310 Moores Road, Brandywine, MDCome 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
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...
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....