Events
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....
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...