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SPRING NOW: COMMUNITY PLANTING WITH KATHY SYKES Help bring some color to the corridor and the small businesses along Connecticut Ave between Van Ness Street and Nebraska Ave, every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM, March 26 - April 17th. Friends and neighbors of all ages are invited to join master gardener Kathy Sykes in […]
Help prepare the young fruit trees in the orchard at Peirce Mill. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/extreme-cleanup-at-peirce-orchard/
Forest Hills neighbor and master gardener Kathy Sykes hosts a hands-on planting demonstration outdoors in front of Politics & Prose, introducing planting techniques of native seeds, bulbs, bare roots and seedlings. Learn more at https://www.politics-prose.com/class/online-class-and-in-person-demonstration-creating-pollinator-garden-one-plot-time-2273
Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a full moon gathering and discussion at our Trail 9 mini-oasis in the heart of Rock Creek Park. We will be talking about the importance of moon cycles, how they relate to plants, water, wildlife, and humans, and the significance of July's Buck Moon. Please bring a blanket or lawn […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, National Park Service, and Rock Creek Fellow Isaac Wilson for an evening celebrating our public green spaces with an evening of freestyling and spoken word performances. This event is open to people of all backgrounds and experiences to come perform their own works, and enjoy time in the park as a […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a full moon gathering and discussion at its Trail 9 mini-oasis in the heart of Rock Creek Park. RCC will be talking about the importance […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Summer Fellow Ruth Wielgosz to learn about the frogs and toads of Rock Creek and their significance for the health of […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and native plant gardening expert Kathy Sykes for an informational session at Broad Branch Road and Linnean Avenue. They will be discussing the role that your home garden plays in providing habitat for wildlife and supporting the Rock Creek ecosystem. Kathy and RCC staff will be present […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a tree identification and nature walk at our Broad Branch restoration site in Rock Creek Park. Learn about the natural and mythic importance of trees, […]
Tune in from home to feast your eyes on Hillwood’s elaborate Christmas trees and immerse yourself in the layered details with the designers behind the décor. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/virtual-holiday-decor-tour-0
Explore Hillwood's twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens and lush natural woodlands with your pup, and enjoy the annual costume competition. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-howl-o-ween-celebration-1
Friends of Peirce Mill members are invited to celebrate the mill's 25th Anniversary with seasonal comestibles, cider, and other libations. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/25th-anniversary-celebration/
Celebrate Rock Creek at an event that will feature Music by DC Lance Readings from DC Public Libraries Soul Trak Outdoors Bird walks led by DC Audubon S'mores, hot chocolate, and other snacks Scenic views A gratitude tree Invasive plant demonstration table And much more! Learn more and register at https://secure.everyaction.com/N13eUt_VHkKt_V4AgVJcQg2
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will be guided on a soothing stroll through Hillwood's spring gardens at a slow pace. Find more information and purchase tickets ($25-30) here.
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will be guided on a soothing stroll through Hillwood's spring gardens at a slow pace. Find more information and purchase tickets ($25-30) here.