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SUMMARY:Prepare Rain Barrels for Greenfest
DESCRIPTION:Howard County gives away rain barrels at GreenFest (held in April) every year! Each barrel has two spigots to help with drainage. We need a few volunteers to help install the spigots on 40 rain barrels. This should take about an hour\, no longer than 1.5 hours. \nSign up to help at this link
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/prepare-rain-barrels-for-greenfest/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193118Z
UID:10000022-1775478600-1775485800@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Hickory Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Our First Time Sampling This Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-hickory-ridge/
LOCATION:Hickory Ridge\, 11609 Bridgehead Court\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260316T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194138Z
UID:10000023-1775728800-1775734200@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Owen Brown
DESCRIPTION:Green Leaf Stream
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-owen-brown/
LOCATION:Owen Brown\, 6507 Overheart Ln\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260316T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190334Z
UID:10000024-1775734200-1775739600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Oakland Mills
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-oakland-mills/
LOCATION:Oakland Mills\, 9573 Longlook Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
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UID:10000006-1775901600-1775919600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Greenfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up to Represent WSA\n \nWSA will provided a display\, information\, and answers to plenty of good questions. There will also be rain barrels to give away to the County residents who have registered with Radhika (at the County) so help will be needed there as well. It’s a good time to spread the good word about the watershed and the WSA. \nYou can sign up for table coverage and help with the rain barrels at this link.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/greenfest-2026/
LOCATION:Howard Community College\, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Matthews":MAILTO:trmatt@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260316T190520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190520Z
UID:10000025-1776420000-1776425400@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Harper's Choice (Hesperus)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-harpers-choice-hesperus/
LOCATION:Harper’s Choice Hesperus\, 5306 Hesperus\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260316T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190645Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Waders – Harper's Choice (Deering Woods)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/stream-waders-harpers-choice-deering-woods/
LOCATION:Harper’s Choice\, Deering Woods\, 10754 Faulkner Ridge Circle\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Yee":MAILTO:natalie.yee@columbiaassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260213T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T204838Z
UID:10000007-1776517200-1776524400@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Our Planet: Earth Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:Central Branch is hosting Caring for Our Planet: Earth Day Fair\, on April 18 from 1–3 PM. Once again\, they are planning a day of fun for all ages with hands on activities\, music\, classes\, and organizations promoting sustainable practices.\n\nThe would be delighted to invite WSA to join them as a tabling partner to share your resources and connect with the community. This interdepartmental and intergenerational event is a wonderful opportunity to engage with families\, teens\, and adults who are eager to learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship.\n\nPlease sign up at this link if you’re interested helping out. Terry or Radhika can provide more information.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/caring-for-our-planet-earth-day-fair/
LOCATION:HC Central Branch Public Library\, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, MD 21044\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260408T163936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181342Z
UID:10000029-1776798000-1776805200@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Considering Stream Restoration — What Should The Future Hold?
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors:\nMaryland Native Plant Society (mdflora)\, University of Maryland Extension\, Baltimore City Forestry Board \nHybrid Meeting (Zoom or In Person) \nMDflora asks that you register for your preferred option; after registering\, you will get Zoom login information and in person location information. Register at: http://www.mdflora.org/event-6481121  They can accommodate the first 300 people who enter the Zoom meeting at the meeting time.  The program is free and open to the public. \nModerator:  Claire Cambardella\,   Panelists:  Ashley Bowers\, Dr. Solange Filoso\, Dr. Andrew Macdonald\, Rod Simmons\, Rob Schnabel \nThis event will start promptly at 7 PM and go until 9 PM. | No pre-program or announcements beforehand. If you are attending in person\, be sure to arrive a few minutes early to take your seat so we can start on time. \nDESCRIPTION: Stream restoration projects are reshaping waterways across the country — but are they always the right solution and completed using best practices? This expert panel brings together professionals with deep\, diverse experience in stream reconstruction to examine the practice from every angle: the science\, the outcomes\, the economics\, and the community impact. Join for a frank\, evidence-based conversation that asks the hard questions: When does stream restoration work\, and when does it fall short? What alternatives exist? Who bears the cost\, and who benefits?
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/considering-stream-restoration-what-should-the-future-hold/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC)\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Ellicott City\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donations,Free Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182720Z
UID:10000046-1777107600-1777118400@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Demonstration at Stonehouse
DESCRIPTION:WSA will have a table at the Long Reach Election Day event to talk about rain barrels (installation\, maintenance\, why they’re useful) with a demonstration barrel and to answer questions. It would be great to have volunteers to help Barb Schmeckpeper. \nPlease sign up at this link.
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-demonstration-at-stonehouse/
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Schmeckpeper":MAILTO:bjschmeck@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000031-1777712400-1777719600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260302T200238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T200337Z
UID:10000011-1777809600-1777824000@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Shop the annual\, outdoor native plant sale! Select from a large variety of shrubs\, wildflowers\, ground covers\, trees\, and edible native plants. \nFree guided native plant walks at 12:30pm & 2:30pm \nIn the event that our parking lot fills\, we have secured off-site parking thanks to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics lab at 11100 Johns Hopkins Road. To inquire about parking availability at the nature center before your arrival\, please call 410-313-0400. We will be running shuttles to and from the off-site parking. Plant purchases will be moved with the assistance of volunteers to the Nature Center front circle\, where guests may load their car after returning from off-site parking. \n  \n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/native-plant-palooza/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Ln\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260503T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260213T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T234131Z
UID:10000008-1777811400-1777824000@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:OMI Green Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:Oakland Mills Interfaith Green Team Spring Fling\nJoin the Oakland Mills Interfaith Green Team for environmental fun for the whole family! Registrants receive a free native plant on the day of the event. Other activities include a free rain barrel workshop\, native planting and stormwater tours as well as an electric vehicle (EV) “frunkshow.” \n \nThe OMI Green Team will provide: \n\nFree native perennial to all attendees\nFree parking\nFree admittance\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/omi-green-spring-fling/
LOCATION:Oakland Mills Interfaith Center\, 5885 Robert Oliver Place\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000041-1778317200-1778324400@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000042-1778922000-1778929200@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000043-1779526800-1779534000@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000044-1780131600-1780138800@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182928
CREATED:20260416T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165820Z
UID:10000045-1780736400-1780743600@hcwsa.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Give-Away at Alpha Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Help folks get their free rain barrels from Howard County.  Those who have signed up online with the County get their barrels and help with first flush rainfall\, especially helpful with our frequent thunderstorms. \nWe need a volunteer to help us answer questions about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. \n\nSign up to help on May 2nd at this link.\nSign up to help on May 9th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 16th at this link.\nSign up to help for May 30th at this link.\nSign up to help for June 6th at this link.\n\n 
URL:https://hcwsa.org/event/rain-barrel-give-away-at-alpha-ridge/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Alpha Ridge Landfill Gazebo\, 2800 Alpha Ridge Rd\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZER;CN="Radhika Wijetunge":MAILTO:radhika@navibo.com
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