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Rock Creek Conservancy 2022 summer fellows are leading volunteers through invasive species removal projects at Broad Branch Stream in July. Click on a date to register for the cleanups on the mornings of Wednesday, July 13th, Sunday, July 17th, Wednesday, July 20th and Sunday, July 31st.
Rock Creek Conservancy 2022 summer fellows are leading volunteers through invasive species removal projects at Rock Creek Park's Trail 9 in July. Click on a date to register for the cleanups on the mornings of July 17th, July 24th and July 31st.
Find details here on a kid-friendly volunteer activity that will make Connecticut Avenue friendlier to birds and pollinating insects. Community service hours are available for teens. Sundays through August from […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Learn more at https://www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/center-for-sustainable-development-and-resilience/udc-farmers-market/
Find details here on a kid-friendly volunteer activity that will make Connecticut Avenue friendlier to birds and pollinating insects. Community service hours are available for teens. Sundays through August from […]
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 […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Learn more at https://www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/center-for-sustainable-development-and-resilience/udc-farmers-market/
Learn about making old-fashioned ice cream, made famous by Dolly Madison, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce. Watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, learn about the brine that freezes […]
Peirce Mill's milling demonstrations are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find details here on a kid-friendly volunteer activity that will make Connecticut Avenue friendlier to birds and pollinating insects. Community service hours are available for teens. Sundays through August from […]
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 […]
On Thursday, August 18, at 7pm, ANC 3F will host a town hall meeting regarding a proposed medical cannabis dispensary at 4215 Connecticut Avenue, which is currently occupied by Pill Plus Pharmacy. The link to join the meeting on Thursday, August 18th is https://bit.ly/anc3fmeet. The ABRA comment period ends August 22. The ANC requests that […]
View Princess Grace’s Dior collection, then watch her in the 1954 Hitchcock film Rear Window. And bring a picnic and your competitive spirit. The movie night on Hillwood Museum’s Lunar Lawn includes a “best picnic spread” competition. The winner will receive an annual membership and “the admiration of fellow film-goers.” For information and to purchase […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Learn more at https://www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/center-for-sustainable-development-and-resilience/udc-farmers-market/
On the west side of the former Melvin Hazen Park. For details and to register: https://events.timely.fun/gwwwkkiu/event/72511117/20220730100000 (July 30) https://events.timely.fun/gwwwkkiu/event/72525335/20220820100000 (August 20)
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for an invasive plant removal restoration event in a section of Reservation 630 west of Connecticut Avenue. Find details and register here.
In partnership with Van Ness Main Street, Carpe Librum's pop-up used book and music store returns to 4340 Connecticut Avenue. Carpe Librum raises money for literacy programs from Turning the Page.
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, […]
Find details here on a kid-friendly volunteer activity that will make Connecticut Avenue friendlier to birds and pollinating insects. Community service hours are available for teens. Sundays through August from […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Learn more at https://www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/center-for-sustainable-development-and-resilience/udc-farmers-market/
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for an invasive plant removal restoration event at Rock Creek Park Trail 9. Find details and register here.
Peirce Mill's milling demonstrations are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Jazz@Wesley presents the Steve Washington Quartet. Steve is a jazz singer in the great tradition of Billy Eckstine. His rich and nuanced vocal stylings have mesmerized audiences at such notable DMV venues as Blues Alley, the Carlyle Club, and the Katzen Arts Center. Come out for a great evening of jazz classics. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz […]
Find details here on a kid-friendly volunteer activity that will make Connecticut Avenue friendlier to birds and pollinating insects. Community service hours are available for teens. Sundays through August from […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia […]
Exploring the Sky is a joint public observing program between the National Capital Astronomers and the National Park Service. They supply the telescopes and you supply the eyes! Meet in […]