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Eastern Market
Eastern Market occurring Sundays from 9AM-5PM, starting July 10th through December 10th. Good Sense Farm will be selling locally-harvested mushrooms and honey, as well as other wares. More info: http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/default.asp?ContentID=14
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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 »Art Workshop: Basic Botanical Illustration
Learn how to capture the beauty of the plants that fill our homes and offices! This course is designed for the beginner and intermediate student (ages 16-adult) interested in focusing their efforts on learning the fundamentals of botanical drawing in the Classical Realist tradition. Representation through the scientific lens as…
Find out more »Cartoon Drawing & Mixed Media Youth Art Workshop
Students learn to create interesting and expressive characters using step-by-step methods using mixed media! Emphasis is on learning to draw a human character through facial expressions, hair, costume, and different poses. This class demonstrates specific techniques that allow the student to find his or her own style whether it be…
Find out more »8:00 am
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
Join Friends of Dyke Marsh for a Sunday morning bird walk every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Meet in the south parking lot of the Belle Haven picnic area. Walks are led by experienced birders and all are welcome. For more information: http://fodm.org/
Find out more »9:30 am
Forest Bathing Walk with Melanie Choukas-Bradley
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and author/naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing walk, in the Pinehurst Branch area of Rock Creek Park. During this mindfulness walk under the tall trees near the scenic tributary, Melanie will share simple techniques for connecting more deeply with the beauty and wonder…
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Mushroom Foray
To register or for full details please go to the website... http://www.charmcityfarms.org/plant-and-mushroom-walks/ Interested in learning to identify local fungi? In this beginner’s workshop of mushroom identification basics, you’ll learn some of the “do”s and “don’t”s of wild mushroom hunting, then spend time in the woods collecting mushrooms to practice identifying.…
Find out more »Oysters for Education
Join us at The Boathouse Canton Waterfront Grille for the season opening of their waterfront Dock Bar to benefit Living Classrooms' Shipboard Education Program! Your $25 ticket earns you: * Access to the VIP Tent * Unlimited draft beer * Unlimited oysters on the half shell and roasted oysters *…
Find out more »Explore the Outdoors
Join us for a free day of hands-on fun exploring science and nature! Stop by The Nature Conservancy's booth and explore our shorebird activity table. From April through early September, thousands of birds nest on the beaches of Virginia’s barrier islands. Learn more about them and what you can do…
Find out more »Special Event: Volunteer Open House
Whether it is working with the horticulture crew caring for the living plant collection or the public programs staff serving and educating our visiting public, there is something for everyone. Stop by to learn more about the volunteer program and meet some of our fabulous team. DATE: Sunday, April 23…
Find out more »Awakening the Goddess: Celebrating Spring
Awakening the Goddess: Celebrating Spring Through Art, Herbs, the 5-Rhythms, and Ceremony with Ashley Litecky Elenbaas and Christel Libiot Get your sap flowing and awaken the energy of Spring. Across the world women have celebrated the transition from winter to spring with ritual, dance, art, and adornment. In this half…
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Meet Me on a Sunday
Meet Me on a Sunday . . . at Potomac Overlook! Almost everyone needs more time in the great outdoors. So, come make a "natural connection" at Potomac Overlook Regional Park: 2845 North Marcy Rd, Arlington. Every Sunday afternoon, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., the park provides refreshments, games and…
Find out more »4:30 pm
Introduction to Indian Cooking
Due to popular demand we are now offering our Intro class on a Sunday! We will be conducting a cooking demonstration where you will learn how to cook simple, nutrition rich, seasonal meals with quality ingredients. You will learn how spices not only add flavor to your food but benefit…
Find out more »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 »7:00 pm
14th Annual Blue Jeans Ball
Buy your tickets for the 14th annual Blue Jeans Ball, the Capital Area Food Bank’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting men, women, children, and families in need! Each $200 ticket provides 500 meals to our neighbors in need. Restaurants: Thrive DC The Palm Restaurant Fig and olive Sodexo/Howard University…
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