Events

Maryland Climate Teach-In

Various locations

​Event Date: April 13-19, 2025 What is the Maryland Climate Teach-in? The Maryland Climate Teach-In is an annual week of events focused on climate change education and solutions. It brings together educators, students, and community members to discuss this critical issue and empower people to act to mitigate the causes of climate...

Forest Stewardship Management Plans: How they can support healthy forests

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education 213 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Herb Peddicord, retired WV State Forester! PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This in-person program is free and open to the public.  All ages are welcome to attend. SCHEDULE 6:30 PM: Social time with light refreshments. In order to reduce waste, we are asking that people bring...

Free

First Annual Earth Extravaganza

Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA

First Annual Earth Extravaganza, Penn State Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. Join a variety of environmental professionals for workshops and interactive nature displays. Two story times for little ones and an art contest for grades K-12. Hosted by the Adams County Conservation District and the Adams...

Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training

National Harbor National Harbor, Maryland

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 Network's role in preventing pollution in our watershed & the role of Community Science in our Swimmable Potomac Campaign, learn the field...

Water Wednesday: Potomac Fever

Virtual

Join author Charlotte Taylor Fryar for a virtual meeting to discuss her debut non-fiction book, Potomac Fever: Reflections on the Nation's River, which Kirkus Reviews calls "A lovely ode to an oft-neglected river." Potomac Fever is newly available for purchase, but is not a required reading for this seminar. Synopsis: As she walks the length of the Potomac...

Free

Careers for Change: Resilience Reimagined

Reservoir Center 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United States

How resilient is your community? What empowers a community to greater resilience for all?  Connected communities are at the core of resilience.  Communities are the crucial social fabric that allow us to survive, adapt, and thrive together. Building resilient communities today is essential, especially for those protecting the environment and human health. Connect with a community...

2025 Oxon Cove Earth Day River Cleanup

Oxon Hill Farm Oxon Hill, MD

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 accordingly. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet and muddy. (If you have knee-high rubber boots or waders...