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Wild Virginia - Field Trip to a Vernal Pool! @ 9:00am
by Wild Virginia

Join Wild Virginia on a field trip led by Vernal Pool expert Michael Hayslett to visit the Lyndhurst Ponds on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00-12:30.Register here! Field Trip to a Vernal Pool! Tickets, Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM | EventbriteLyndhurst Ponds Natural Area Preserve is managed by the Natural Heritage program of the Virginia Department of ...

WE ARE PLANTING A SCHOOL FRUIT ORCHARD! :D @ 10:00am
by Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

We are looking for volunteers to help us as we plant our orchard at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School. We'll be planting around 20 fruit trees and 10 berry shrubs. That means we'll need to dig 30 holes, drive a bunch of t-posts, and install lots of deer-proof fencing. A bit of a tall order for a bunch of PreK - 5th graders. We need volunteer...

Aspire Community Chat: Right to Read Documentary Screening & Community Discussion @ 6:30pm
by Aspire Afterschool Learning

Join Executive Director Paula Fynboh and Aspire Afterschool Learning's community partners to learn how reading intersects with civil rights during a screening of “The Right to Read" documentary and then hear from other community members in a discussion afterward. Register for fr...

Volunteers Needed at PathForward's April 10 No Place Like Home Fundraiser – Make a Difference!PathForward, a 501(c)(3), empowers individuals experiencing homelessness to build lasting stability, and we need volunteers to make our biggest event of...

Aspire Student Showcase @ 5:30pm
by Aspire Afterschool Learning

Come see the projects that Aspire students have been working on this spring and hear them explain their hard work. This fun community event is open to everyone, and projects this year include a documentary about the effects of gentrification along Columbia Pike, the creation of a b...

Wild Virginia April Book Club @ 7:00pm
by Wild Virginia

Join Wild Virginia on Monday, April 14th at 7pm for a discussion of Fen, Bog, and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx. Peatlands cover less than 3% of the earth's surface yet play critical roles in carbon storage, water filtration and flood mitigation. This book addresses the consequen...

Wild Virginia - Stream Simulation Approaches for Wildlife Friendly Infrastructure @ 6:30pm
by Wild Virginia

Join Wild Virginia and Benjamin Bradley from Trout Unlimited on April 17th, 2025 Time: 6:30pm EST to learn how stream simulation approaches can create better infrastructure for both people and wildlife. Stream simulation is a design method that builds road-stream crossings like underpasses and culverts to mimic natural stream conditions, allowi...

On April 21, AHC is hosting an Autism Awareness Month event. We're looking for volunteers to assist with childcare during the event. We will have games and snacks and parents will be in the room next door.SIGN UP HEREPlease email volunteer@ahcinc.org...

Earth Day Stream Cleanup @ 5:00pm
by EcoAction Arlington

Join our Earth Month Challenge & Donate today! Registration required. $10 donation per person is suggested. | REGISTER HEREJoin us in taking EcoAction at Bon Air Park to remove litter and trash from the stream and park on Earth Day, April 22, 2025 from 5-7pm. This event is family friendly; all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an...

Wild Virginia - Protecting our Wild Places: The Challenge of Invasive Plants @ 6:30pm
by Wild Virginia

Join Wild Virginia and Lauren Taylor from PRISM on April 22nd at 6:30pm EST for an invasive species webinar!How do invasive plants impact habitat connectivity, watershed health, and forest longevity? And what can you do about it? We'll explore the challenges of managing invasive plants on public and private lands, and the preventive steps you can t...

7th Annual EcoExtravaganza @ 6:00pm
by EcoAction Arlington

This year we are making large changes around our annual EcoExtravaganza. In reaction to tremendous cuts made to our program funding we are pivoting to turning our favorite April get together into a huge FUNdraiser to support EcoAction Arlington. Please buy your tickets today, get ready to raise your paddles, and join us during Earth Month. Dinner w...

Please join us for Take Your Kids to Work Day At Amazon, Thursday, April 24th, 2-4pm. You'll help set up, facilitate, and clean up arts and crafts. Fun family friendly vibes!

Thank you for volunteering with Best Buddies in Virginia & DC at the largest Friendship Walk in the country and supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Visit bestbuddies.org/vadc/friendship-walk to l...

Join the Military Children 2025 World Expo (MCWE 2025) Operations Support Team.  Shifts are available.Fit2Run 3k Run/Walk/Push/Roll - Volunteers needed from 9:30 am -12:00 pm.Military Children 2025 World Expo - Volunteers needed from 10:00 am - 5:00...

We are looking for student volunteers to run our activity table at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk! We will be making cards for kids in hospitals!National Mall, Washington D.C.7th and Madison Dr.From 8:30pm to 12:30pm (Exact Table location to be ann...

Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference @ 11:00am
by National Down Syndrome Society

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is looking for volunteers for their annual Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference on April 28th and April 29th. NDSS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Washington, DC that empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and s...

Home Efficiency 101 (Webinar) @ 6:00pm
by EcoAction Arlington

Looking for some help making your home more energy efficient? Join this virtual event to explore simple steps to save energy in your home. We will cover:Get familiar with your utility bills this monthWeatherstrip your doors and windowsReplace or clean your air filters this seasonInstall door sweeps in your houseSwitch one standard bulb to LED ligh...