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VoiCeS Dorchester (Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards)
VoiCeS stands for Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards. CBF created the VoiCeS program in 2004 as a way to reach out to local volunteers and their communities and create a deeper understanding of the Bay and the efforts to restore it. VoiCeS is CBF’s most in-depth adult education program available to…
Find out more »Permaculture Design Course with Eric Kelly – 9/29 – 10/8 2017
Course Description: Sign up by August with Lacey: lacey@foxhavenfarm.org This PDC includes 72 hours of international PDC curriculum addressing all major climatic zones and the breadth of Permaculture applications for sustainable urban, suburban, rural and bioregional design and development. Students will experience practical application in the field as well as…
Find out more »Tri-State Native Plant Conference 2017
EVENT NOW WAIT-LISTED: Friends, we are currently sold out for this Conference, but please add your name to the wait list; plans change. Found at same link as for "Registration " The Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia Native Plant Societies are teaming up to bring you the best Conference ever!…
Find out more »Sequanota Weekend Foray
Join MAW for a weekend of mushrooming activities in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania! This foray at the Sequanota conference center has been an annual MAW event for over 30 years. Weekend forays are a great opportunity to quickly advance your ID skills, get to know other mushroom enthusiasts,…
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Weekly Food Bagging & Delivery 9/30/17
Food for All DC (FFA) needs volunteers each Saturday at 9 am SHARP for weekly food bagging and delivery to families needing help. Volunteer Packers assemble bags starting at 9:00 am SHARP and finish quickly. Volunteer Drivers (who bring their cars) start their assigned routes generally around 9:30 am. Routes…
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Public Lands Day: Kiptopeke State Park
The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Kiptopeke State Park for Public Lands Day and we’re in need of volunteers to help clean up the beaches and coastal dune trails. Join park ranger guides to pick up litter and learn about some of the natural, historical, and cultural wonders of the…
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Volunteer Workday
If you missed the first workday or want another opportunity to help us out on the farm, join us for our Saturday afternoon workday. A family-style lunch will be provided. Register at http://bit.ly/2w4m9BK.
Find out more »Trees and Chainsaws: Their Care and Use
Embrace your inner lumberjack! In this unique class, a certified arborist will teach the following topics: tree care and pruning; how to sharpen and maintain a chainsaw; how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively even for tricky cuts; how to fell, limb, and buck trees; tips for splitting and…
Find out more »Join us for a Hike! Public Lands Day
Enjoy a nature hike led by The Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program Director, Brad Kreps. The Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve is located near the confluence of the Clinch River and Big Cedar Creek where towering cliffs, sheer limestone ledges, and waterfalls can be enjoyed from the trail. The preserve is…
Find out more »Public Lands Day: Nottoway River Paddle
Come enjoy one of Virginia's wonderful coastal waterways and learn about conservation of the state’s pineland forests! Join us for a paddle and hike led by Virginia Pinelands Program Director, Brian van Eerden. This outing will last 3-4 hours. Space is limited to 12 participants. For more information or to…
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DC Area Rochambeau Tournament – Open to All 21+
Compete in the DC Area Rock - Papers - Scissors Tournament and win ALL. THE. GLORY. Join Troegs Independent Brewing for an epic afternoon as we crown the first DC Area Rochambeau Champion at Mess Hall on Saturday, September 30th. The best part? YOU get to be immersed in the…
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Tree Planting Seminar
TREE PLANTING SEMINAR! Looking to beautify your yard, create shade or privacy? Don’t know how to get started? Then this workshop is for you. You will learn about the 11 species of trees recommended for the Bowie area that also qualify you for a $50 and/or $100 rebate if you…
Find out more »Public Lands Day: Douthat State Park
The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Douthat State Park for Public Lands Day and we’re in need of volunteers and participants for an interpretive hike and trail clean-up. Join park ranger guides, to pick up litter and downed sticks and limbs along the trail. This 0.79 mile moderate hike will…
Find out more »Master Yoga Series: In Focus
MASTER YOGA SERIES: IN FOCUS: Driven from vision. Directed from heart. Moved from soul Pincha Mayurasana - Peacock Feather Pose with Andrew McAuley A yoga practice where YOU are the focus. Our approach is simple. Create multiple entry points, through which every body is invited to see present capacities and…
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Garden of Jokes: A Veterans Comedy Show
Comedy on a roof? They said it couldn't be done. Well, they were wrong. We did it, and we have the pictures to prove it. But if you missed out, fear not - Up Top Acres and the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) are joining forces once more to host…
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