Events
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...
Conservation Café: Data Centers: Getting MD & VA to Take Action
VirtualEvent Details Data Centers: Getting MD & VA to Take Action Data centers have affected local communities in both MD & VA alike. Join Nature Forward and Julie Bolthouse, Piedmont Environmental Council’s Director of Land Use, to learn what we can do at a state level to protect...
DC Bottle Bill Press Event
John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DCWebinar: USGS Water Availability Assessment Release
VirtualJoin the USGS Water Resources Mission Area for the release of the National Water Availability Assessment, a pioneering scientific overview of water availability across the conterminous United States. This new assessment is the first of its kind, offering new insights on where there is a potential imbalance between water supply...
PCV Speaker Series: Potomac, A History of the River and Land
Potomac Community Center 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MarylandPlease join us for a fascinating program from Montgomery History, the county's historical society, as we explore the Potomac River and how it impacted local and American history. The Potomac River, the dominant geological feature of Montgomery County, has also played a dominant role in American history. It was the...
Winter Salting and Local Waterway Impacts: Opportunities to Work for Change
VirtualThis Conversation Cafe will be co-hosted by POWR and the volunteer leaders of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards. Please join us for an interactive discussion about the impacts of winter salting on local waterways and experiences watershed groups in PA have had monitoring, communicating their results, and advocating for change...
MLK Weekend of Service Opportunities with Montgomery Parks
Various locationsWHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is looking for volunteers interested in participating in the MLK Weekend of Service January 17-20, 2025. Americans are encouraged to volunteer on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy and to improve their communities. Opportunities to volunteer this year include Weed Warrior events to eliminate non-native invasive plant species from...
MLK Weekend of Service Events with Rock Creek Conservancy
Various locationsOur annual MLK Day of Service event at the Carter Barron Amphitheater. Every year, in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rock Creek Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and Montgomery Parks, celebrates MLK Day with the MLK Weekend of Service. Dr. King devoted his life...
Potomac River Cleanup for MLK Jr. Day of Service at Anacostia Park (DC)
Anacostia Park 1100 Good Hope Rd SE & Anacostia Dr, Washington, DCJoin Potomac Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Anacostia Park (DC). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. Sign up for one...