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Open Field Trip
Field trips are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Spring and Fall, and usually start at 9:30 am but can be scheduled to begin later in the morning. Field trips are 1.5 hours long. We can accommodate a maximum of 25 students per field trip. Materials covered meet DCPS…
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Bird Sign Installers: Virginia Coast Reserve Barrier Islands
The Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to post signs on Virginia Coast Reserve barrier islands which notify visitors about important bird nesting and resting areas. Commitment: One day minimum. Work typically takes place during the week. This is physical work requiring the ability to ride in a boat to the…
Find out more »Pledge NOW for 2017 at VegWeek.com!
With 52 weeks in a year, why not make at least one meat-free? Sign-up now: VegWeek.com Kicking off on Meatless Monday the week of Earth Day, #VegWeek2017 is a weeklong celebration exploring the many benefits of veg eating—for our health, the planet, and animals. Join the fun along with thousands…
Find out more »4:30 pm
LEAF Youth Program
LEAF (Learning for Environment, Agriculture and Food), is an excitement-filled hour of hands-on farming, cooking, eating, and learning. During these sessions, youth participate in the full farm-to-table cycle through caring for our Youth Garden, harvesting veggies, and/ or preparing a snack in our outdoor kitchen. Youth are encouraged to share…
Find out more »5:00 pm
FRN Night at Blaze Pizza
If you're in the DMV area, join FRN National and FRN at UMD for our FRNdzy2017 fundraiser finale! We’re working every day to bring food recovery to new communities. Through this fundraiser, we will be able to found chapters all over the nation and allow students and volunteers to fight…
Find out more »6:00 pm
Stone Soup Films Environmental Film Screening
Stone Soup Films will be debuting the feature film, " Groundwork Green Team Youth Program" at the E Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Wash. DC. Come out and support Stone Soup Films and Groundwork Anacostia River DC
Find out more »Sustainable DC 2.0 Launch Party and Panel Discussion
The Department of Energy & Environment is hosting a launch party and panel discussion to kick off the update of the District's sustainability plan - Sustainable DC 2.0 - and to release the 2017 Sustainable DC progress report. DOEE Director Tommy Wells will deliver opening remarks and reflect on the…
Find out more »6:30 pm
Film Event: This Changes Everything
In celebration of Earth Day, please join Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) for a screening of the film, "This Changes Everything," featuring international author and activist Naomi Klein in a story that re-imagines the vast challenge of climate change. Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein's international…
Find out more »7:00 pm
Ashburn Hometown Habitat movie and discussion
Members of the public and residents of HOAs are invited to join us for a FREE viewing of Hometown Habitat. Hear inspiring stories of how homeowners and communities have created habitat for wildlife in suburban settings. A Q&A and discussion will follow the movie. Helpful resources will be identified and…
Find out more »Levine Music’s Community Sing
Community Sings brings people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music. Led by Levine artist-in-residence Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell formerly of Sweet Honey in the Rock, this fun, energetic program will have you singing gorgeous five-part harmonies in no time. No experience is necessary. The only…
Find out more »Sustainable Student Leaders: April Meeting (last of the year!!!)
Come by to our last meeting of the year!! I'll try to remember to bring food, and we'll discuss any end of year plans from the green orgs, jobs and internships, and wrap up the year! ps - we'll be in Gelman 608! Hosted by Office of Sustainability, Sustainabilty Collaborative,…
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