Peirce Mill Heritage Day Online

The mill will be running, and Peirce Mill volunteers will be demonstrating a corn sheller, making rope, pressing apple cider, and taking visitors on a tour of the heirloom orchard. […]

Restoration Planting at Melvin Hazen West

Volunteers will join National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy at the Conservancy's Melvin Hazen mini-oasis restoration site to plant native species. Native plants are important to native wildlife and are critical for ecosystem health. Find more information and register here.

Livestream Lecture: Russian Malachite at Hillwood

This lecture will explore the history of malachite works of art and rooms, from Russia to America, through Hillwood’s collections. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-russian-malachite-hillwood

Rock Creek Conservancy Gala

Rock Creek Conservancy's 2020 Gala will be held outdoors on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park. Join the conservancy for a socially-distant soiree […]

Invasive Removal @ Melvin Hazen East

Join Rock Creek Conservancy, National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Rena Subotnik in an effort to remove invasive plants from Melvin Hazen East. Find information and register here.

Livestream Lecture: Nature’s Art in Stone

This illustrated talk , presented by Hillwood, will explore stories behind precious stones. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-natures-art-stone

Virtual Stream Team Leader Training

Join Rock Creek Conservancy for its virtual Stream Team Leader Training. This training will prepare volunteers to become Stream Team Leaders and provide tools to help individuals steward the Rock Creek watershed. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and increase stewardship actions within their […]

Spooky Pooch Virtual Costume Contest

Inspired by Marjorie Post’s affection for dogs and the memorial dog cemetery she created at her home, Hillwood is hosting its annual howl-o-ween celebration online. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-virtual-costume-contest

Recurring

‘Spring Forward’ Bulb Planting w/VNMS

Under the guidance of Van Ness Main Street, socially distanced volunteers are planting daffodils, tulips and other spring bulbs along Connecticut Avenue every Saturday and Sunday until Nov 8th. The three time slots (11am to noon, noon to 1pm, 1pm to 2pm) are limited to 10 people at a time. Sign up for one or […]

Photo Safari: Mediterranean Food, Photos, and Fun

Acacia Bistro and Wine Bar 4340 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Enjoy four chef-created dishes along with expert photo instruction, during a food photography workshop with professional food and restaurant photographer E. David Luria on the patio at Acacia Food & Wine. Learn more and buy tickets at https://washingtonphotosafari.com/mediterranean-food-photos-and-fun-at-acacia-food-wine-a-photo-safari-on-october-24-at-230-430-pm/

Livestream Lecture: Rocks as Art — A Chinese Tradition

Explore exquisite stones and minerals that became works of art in the hands of masterful artisans. Presented by Hillwood. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/rocks-art-chinese-tradition

Virtual Sparkling Wine Tasting

Calvert Woodley hosts a tasting with Arnaud Weyrich, Winemaker and Vice President of Production of Roederer Estate, the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer. Learn more and register at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/roedererestate?mc_cid=de22a46eeb&mc_eid=33a2d9f6e3

UDC Community Campus Task Force Meeting

Agenda items for The University of the District of Columbia's quarterly Community Campus Task Force Meeting include: Enrollment update UDC COVID-19 response Van Ness Campus Master Plan Retail space update Spring 2020 semester Click here to log in to the meeting.

Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure

Explore the rainbow of colors at Hillwood through playful activities, fun games, and creative art-making. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/virtual-family-fun-night-rainbow-adventure