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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-04-2024 to 05-04-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 1 out of 5 We'll look for late blooming spring flowers, look for insects and talk about their importance to the ecosystem, and wildlife in and around the canal and river. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Follow signs off the Clara Barton Parkway to the Carderock C&O parking. Park in the Carderock... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-06-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Katie Sagayo, Volunteer Manager, Manna Food CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripEstablished in 1983, Manna Food Center distributes approximately 12,000 pounds of food daily. More than just a food bank, Manna is a center of distribution and nutrition education. For this volunteer event, participants will go to Manna’s warehouse and help check expiration dates and sort non-perishable food items into designated bins. Volunteers... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-17-2024 to 05-17-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Becca Roe, Volunteer CoordinatorTerm: 2024-2Location: TripRed Wiggler is a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Volunteers join us for a variety of farming tasks. Depending on the time of year and time of day, we might be weeding, harvesting, planting, or doing other field maintenance. Volunteers will work side-by-side... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-08-2024 to 06-08-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 3 out of 5 Learn about a unique ecosystem, the history of this vast park, and the flora and fauna in this beautiful, quiet place. Meet at the Wilson’s Mill Parking area, 25200 Clarksburg Road, 20871. Additional parking is diagonally across the street – Kingsley Trail parking area. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-26-2024 to 06-26-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 2:00 PM → 3:30 PMInstructor: Volunteer CoordinatorTerm: 2024-2Location: TripPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-13-2024 to 07-13-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 We'll walk along Rock Creek, look for summer wildflowers, interesting arthropods and enjoy a summer morning in the woods. Meet at the Veirs Mill Local Park, 4425 Garrett Park Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Portajohns are available. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am, so plan to arrive and park before... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-22-2024 to 07-22-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 1:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Wider Circle Volunteer CoordinatorTerm: 2024-2Location: TripA Wider Circle’s Essential Support program provides basic items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. Volunteers help sort donations and stock the showrooms where clients select their items. With the help of volunteer groups like ours, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 10-20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2024 to 08-10-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 This natural trail includes a beautiful waterfall and plenty of trees to keep you in the shade. Its namesake, Rachel Carson, was an outstanding American writer, environmental activist, and Montgomery County resident. Burnt Mills West Special Park, 10700 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Poles are optional. ... read more