Events

Symposium on Emerging Contaminants in the Bay

Morgan State University 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD

As partners across the Chesapeake Bay watershed work to strengthen and accelerate progress made towards restoration goals, understanding and addressing emerging contaminants will play an increasingly important role in these efforts. Join Morgan State University and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a groundbreaking symposium highlighting cutting edge research,...

Free

2025 Rain Garden Workshop

Lubber Run Community Center 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA

Rain gardens are attractive landscape features that allow rain water and snow melt to absorb into the ground, slowing runoff and removing pollutants before the water reaches local creeks and streams. Take part in the 2025 Rain Garden Workshop at Lubber Run Community Center in Arlington, VA to learn how...

Free

Friends of Dyke Marsh Meeting: Restoring Mussels to the Potomac River

Mount Vernon Government Center 2511 Parkers Lane, VA

Bringing freshwater mussels back to the Potomac River is the topic of the Friends of Dyke Marsh, Sunday, February 23, meeting, when Dean Naujoks, the Potomac Riverkeeper, will describe Potomac Riverkeeper Network’s 50 Million Mussel Project. Their goal is to restore this important bivalve to the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. ...

Ready for Raptors

Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg, VA

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Place: Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane Leesburg VA 20177 Who: Everyone. Bring your kids! Our speaker, Liz Dennison, has been working with birds of prey for more than 15 years as an educator, rehabilitator,...

Free

Taking Nature Black Conference

Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD

Themed “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...

$10 – $65

2025 National STEM Festival

International Square 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC

EXPLR invites you to the 2025 National STEM Festival for an inspiring day of exploration, innovation, and creativity! Meet 100+ National STEM Champions, showcasing breakthrough projects in AI, medicine, sustainability, aerospace, and more. Engage with interactive exhibits and hands-on STEM activities led by scientists, educators, and leading STEM organizations. Don’t miss the chance...

Free

Ticks: Know Your Enemy

Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg, VA

Free Public Lecture Sponsored by The Loudoun County Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Place: Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane Leesburg VA 20177 This lecture by biologist Ron Circe, who has over 30 years...

Free

Frogs & Toads at Izaak Walton

Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg, VA

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Place: Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter 19237 Mountain Spring Lane Leesburg VA 20177 Who: Everyone. especially kids. Our speaker is Jenny Erickson, former elephant and big cat trainer, now the amphibian coordinator for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. After Jenny’s...

Free

Maryland Climate Teach-In

Various locations

​Event Date: April 13-19, 2025 What is the Maryland Climate Teach-in? The Maryland Climate Teach-In is an annual week of events focused on climate change education and solutions. It brings together educators, students, and community members to discuss this critical issue and empower people to act to mitigate the causes of climate...