Events
The Botany of Desire (And How I Got Hooked on Native Orchids)
VirtualHow do plants make a living? That question has propelled botanist Dennis Whigham for his nearly 47-year career with the Smithsonian. Orchids were especially bewitching. On Aug. 20, join Dennis for a journey of discovery through the orchid world. He’ll take you from their unlikely beginnings as “dust seeds,” to...
Capital Area Natural Resource Management Symposium
Reservoir Center 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin local natural resource managers and environmental professionals at this inaugural meeting to share and meet others in the region with similar scopes of work. During the day there will be a series of attendee-submitted talks focused on local natural resource management (broadly defined), restoration projects, socioecological work, and applied...
Oxon Run Day
Oxon Run Park Valley & Wheeler Rd SE, Washington, DCWatching Out for Winter Road Salt
VirtualJoin IPC for our first fall learning lab! In preparation for the upcoming winter help protect our waters by learning about sustainable solutions to road salt. Road salt can increase the salinity of freshwater habitats that lead to the Chesapeake Bay, making them less suitable for migratory fish to spawn....
Careers for Change: Storytellers
Reservoir Center 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Reservoir Center for an evening with communicators focused on water and the environment.
Ninth Annual Festival del Rio Anacostia
Bladensburg Waterfront Park MDThe Festival del Río Anacostia is an annual event at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. The purpose is to create a welcoming and inviting event that is engaging for a Spanish-speaking and Latino audience that creates positive connects to the river.
Goose Creek Association Canoe Cleanup 2024
9am-2pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024 We’re excited to invite you to join the Goose Creek Association for our annual Canoe Cleanup! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Goose Creek while making a positive impact on our environment. Here are the details: What: A canoe trip, stream...
DC Metro Area VoiCeS Class
Washington DCEvent Details This intensive multi-week program is held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m., running from October 2 to November 6, 2024. Participants are expected to attend at least five of the six sessions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration deadline: September 27, 2024 Join us for CBF's adult education program, Volunteers...
Septic System and Safe Drinking Water Clinic
Gettysburg, PAOver one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania get their drinking water from a private well or spring. The Safe Drinking Water Clinic is designed for people who manage one of these private drinking water supplies. We'll cover how to test and protect your well or spring, and when water...