Events
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Free – $25
