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2 events,
DC Trail Rangers Monthly Clean Ups
Throughout the spring and summer, neighbors are invited to lend a hand in keeping our trails looking good at our monthly cleanups. We’ll provide the trash grabbers, trash bags, snacks, and some new friends.
11th St Bridge Park Summer Walking Tours
Walking Tour Dates! Join us for a FREE walking tour to explore the future site of the 11th St Bridge park and stay updated on all exciting new developments! Walking Tour, June 20 Registration Walking Tour, July 25 Registration Walking Tour, August 22 Registration Walking Tour, September 26 Registration
3 events,
Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day
Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy. Known as a busy commuter route between central Washington to its eastern suburbs, the parkway is also a nature preserve, flanked on each side by over 300 acres...
5 events,
Friday Night Fishing @ Diamond Teague
Summer Fridays from 5-8pm. This is a free event. All supplies provided. Anacostia Riverkeeper staff to teach you to fish! Fishing is first come, first on the dock. If the dock is at capacity, there is a waitlist & 1-hour fishing limit. Questions? claire@anacostiariverkeeper.org Lightning, thunderstorms, or heavy rain can...
Shenandoah Snorkel, Mussel and Paddle Trip
Shenandoah Snorkel, Mussel and Paddle Trip
Our Shenandoah River snorkeling trip , in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, has always been a huge hit. This year we are going to zero in and focus on freshwater mussels while we snorkel the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We are fortunate in that we will have...
7 events,
Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up
Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy. Shepherd Parkway is the largest wooded area in Ward 8 at 197 acres, covering steep hillsides that separate Congress Heights and Bellevue from I-295. The parkway's rugged topography...
July Green Breakfast
July Green Breakfast
July Green Breakfast - Trapa bispinosa, Invasive Water Chestnut Trapa bispinosa is a new species of water chestnut found in freshwater ponds and lakes, and Fairfax County is ground zero for the spread of this invasive aquatic plant. Join Dr. Nancy Rybicki, aquatic plant ecologist and affiliate professor at GMU, and...
Fishing Fiesta | Fiesta de la Pesca
Fishing Fiesta | Fiesta de la Pesca
Ready, set, fish! Join us at Fletchers Cove for our annual Fishing Fiesta! This bilingual event celebrates the outdoors, fishing, and community on the C&O Canal. ¡Preparado, listo, pesca! ¡Únase con nosotros en Fletchers Cove para nuestra fiesta de pesca anual! Este evento bilingüe celebra el aire libre, la pesca...
6 events,
WateReuse Mid-Atlantic Presents: Water Recycling in the Capital Region
WateReuse Mid-Atlantic Presents: Water Recycling in the Capital Region
This event is free for all attendees. The WateReuse Mid-Atlantic Section is hosting its inaugural event, Water Recycling in the Capital Region, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at D.C. Water. Register Now! “Water Recycling in the Capital Region,” will bring together utilities, businesses, and local stakeholders to explore water recycling...
6 events,
Lotus and Water Lily Festival
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is a one-of-a-kind destination within Anacostia Park and it is a hidden gem in Washington, DC. The summer lotus and lily blossoms are a “must see” during their peak blooming period in July, not unlike viewing the cherry blossoms in the spring. We hope you will have...
8 events,
Muddy Branch Alliance Photography Workshop
Muddy Branch Alliance Photography Workshop
Join us for a Muddy Branch Alliance Photography Workshop Join us for a short walk with award-winning wildlife photographer Ben Salb as he demonstrates his processes to locate, photograph, and identify insects and spiders along the Muddy Branch Trail. Attendees can be of all photographic skill levels, and no photographic equipment is...
Plastic Free July Cleanup @ Pope Branch Park
Plastic Free July Cleanup @ Pope Branch Park
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for a volunteer trash cleanup at Pope Branch Park to celebrate Plastic Free July! This is a free event. Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty and protect you from the brush. 8:45 AM Registration 9:00 AM Welcome and...
6 events,
Eco Evenings at the Garden/Tardes ecológicas en el jardín
Eco Evenings at the Garden/Tardes ecológicas en el jardín
Join Impact Silver Spring and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection at the Serenity Garden for a series of talks around greening your gardens and much more. Learn about the community garden, participate in activities, chat with others about gardening, and learn about programs offered by Montgomery County Department...
6 events,
Learn About Mussels!
Learn About Mussels!
Wild Virginia will host a webinar on Wednesday July 24th at 6:30pm by Alissa Ganser, an expert on freshwater mussels. You'll learn about the fascinating life cycles of these valuable species, who can live 100 years or more and use mimicry to fool fish into helping these largely sedentary animals...
6 events,
Kayak Clean-Up
Kayak Clean-Up
Join us for a kayak cleanup event to help preserve our local waterways! Spend an hour paddling and collecting trash on the Anacostia River to make a positive impact on our environment. We will be reserving tandem kayaks, so sign up with a colleague for a fun and collaborative experience....