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Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Garden Design
Virtual/ZoomWednesday, April 1 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Drew Asbury, Horticulturist, Brookside Gardens Zoom lecture (recording available) Discover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden, this talk explores phased planning, habitat-rich garden bed design, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. …
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Living Shoreline Volunteer Opportunity
Do something beautiful by assisting Elizabeth River Project's restoration team construct a living shoreline for Colley Avenue's new Kitting Mill Creek Pocket Park in Norfolk, Virginia. All supplies will be provided for you, though waders and muck boots are encouraged if you have them. A water bottle and sunscreen are also encouraged. NOTE: This volunteer …
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DC Environmental Film Festival – Screening & Panel Discussion
Brookside Gardens' Visitor Center Auditorium 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDBrookside Gardens and the DC Environmental Film Festival present a screening of Gardening for the Planet, a documentary showcasing the power of native plant gardening to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. Stay for a panel of regional experts discussing native plant choices, sustainability, and conservation, and learn how you can make a difference right …
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The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden
Virtual/ZoomThe Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research, Mt.. Cuba Center Thursday, April 16 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom lecture (recording available) Explore native plant species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba’s trials that make beautiful and ecologically valuable additions to your garden. …
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Blue Ridge PRISM Webinar: Demystifying Herbicides
Join Blue Ridge PRISM for this FREE online webinar which will simplify the complex world of herbicides to help you learn what you need to know to make decisions about invasive plant treatment and control on the land you steward. We'll cut through the clutter to cover the who, what, when, where, how, and why, …
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Webinar – Creating and Maintaining a Rainwater Catchment System
Virtual/ZoomLearn how to manage stormwater and protect local waterways with rainwater harvesting. Discover system types, sizing, and maintenance tips for homeowners and landscape pros. About the Live Webinar As urbanization intensifies, stormwater challenges are becoming more frequent and severe, increasing the risk of flooding and pollution in local waterways. Collecting and storing rainwater offers a …
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CBLP Crews Training – Hands-On BMP Maintenance for Landscape Teams, Chevy Chase MD
Join us on May 12 in Chevy Chase, MD for this one-day, in-person training designed for landscape crews and crew leaders responsible for stormwater BMP maintenance. This highly interactive course combines classroom instruction with field exercises to build practical skills in BMP inspection, plant identification, invasive species management, and maintenance planning. Participants will gain real-world …
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Virginia Backyard Streambank Repair Workshop
Dorothy Hart Center 408 Canal Street, Fredricksburg, VA, United StatesThe goal of this workshop is to provide information on simple streambank erosion control techniques that landowners can implement to stabilize eroding streambanks along small streams. The workshop provides training for individuals who work with the general public on soil conservation and water quality improvement projects, including staff from Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local …
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CBLP Crews Training – Hands-On BMP Maintenance for Landscape Teams, Frederick MD
Frederick, MD Frederick, MDJoin us on May 27 in Frederick, MD for this one-day, in-person training designed for landscape crews and crew leaders responsible for stormwater BMP maintenance. This highly interactive course combines classroom instruction with field exercises to build practical skills in BMP inspection, plant identification, invasive species management, and maintenance planning. Participants will gain real-world experience …
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Living Shorelines in Action: Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace, MD Havre de Grace, MDCCLC invites you to join us for a Field Day on June 4, 2026 that will focus on the Living Shoreline in Havre de Grace, MD. The tour will be led by Naomi Wright, Manager of Construction Services for the City of Havre de Grace. Havre de Grace is a beautiful city located at the …
Free – $25
