Events
Garden Railway Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MarylandAll Aboard! In partnership with the Washington Virginia Maryland Garden Railway Society, the Garden Railway Exhibit will return to Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory this winter with model trains traversing tracks between iconic buildings, bridges, and miniature landscapes of Montgomery County. Come and see if you can recognize all the landmarks!...
First Day Hike
Little Falls Stream Valley Park Bethesda, MDRegister Little Falls Stream Valley Park Massachusetts Avenue Entrance Bethesda, MD Every wonder where the Little Falls creek goes? Start the New Year with a LFWA lead hike to the mouth of the creek on the Potomac River. We will meet at the Park entrance on Massachusetts Ave and follow...
Making History Visible
VirtualJoin us for an inspiring virtual webinar highlighting the power of land preservation and urban restoration across Maryland. Our speakers will explore how congregations can lead as resiliency hubs in the face of climate change, sharing stories of transformative efforts throughout the state. Discover how environmental stewardship connects deeply to...
Water Cooler Talk: Ice Melter Impacts and Reduction Strategy
VirtualThe widespread use of road salt and other ice melters during winter has become a cornerstone of maintaining safety on roadways and sidewalks, but it comes at a cost. While these substances effectively lower the freezing point of water, they are corrosive to infrastructure and pose significant environmental risks. Winter...
Taking Nature Black Conference
Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MDThemed “Reclamation & Resilience,” Nature Forward’s 6th Taking Nature Black Conference will be a four-day event happening March 5 – 8, 2025. This highly-anticipated experience focuses on the needs and interests of Black nature professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts. We are excited to announce some of our...
EnviroLearn – Healthy Waters Training for Educators
Natural Tunnel State Park Duffield, VADive into two days of outdoor fun with EnviroLearn! This hands-on workshop will immerse you in nature as you explore water science, create a custom lesson plan tied to water-related SOLs, and even get funding to bring it to life. Don’t miss the chance to make a splash in your...