Events
Lotus and Water Lily Festival
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DCKenilworth 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...
Muddy Branch Alliance Photography Workshop
Potomac Horse Center 14211 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MDJoin 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
Pope Branch Park 2900 M Place SE, Washington, DCJoin 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...
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...
Learn About Mussels!
VirtualWild 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...
Kayak Clean-Up
Anacostia RiverJoin 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....
Women’s Hike at Mallows Bay
Mallows Bay Nanjemoy, MarylandIn collaboration with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and Mallows-Bay Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, this event is part of the annual Get Into Your Sanctuary campaign. We'll explore the three main trails at Mallows Bay Park, which create a scenic 2-mile loop. This interpretive hike aims to foster a...
Anacostia Riverkeeper Cleanup at Kenilworth Park
Kenilworth Park Washington, D.C.Come clean up Kenilworth Park with Anacostia Riverkeeper on August 3rd from 9:30am-12:00pm. All equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy close-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. It is also recommended to wear a hat, sunglasses, and wear pants.
Community Action for Climate Change
VirtualUnprecedented heat waves, storms of the century, and devastating fires are impacting communities across the country. While large-scale interventions in policy and technology are necessary to preserve the planet, the most impactful adaptation solutions often originate at the local level. However, with something as large as the climate crisis, it...
Women’s Aquatic Network River Clean Up
Columbia Island Marina George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VirginiaJoin us for a Potomac River cleanup event with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-12 (Arlington-Northern Virginia). We will meet at 11am at the Columbia Island Marina (George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202). Please bring water and a snack and wear closed-toed shoes. All cleanup materials will be...