Interested in gaining an in-depth understanding on a new or favorite topic? There are lots of on-going or mulitple day courses offered around DC, many of which are free! Check out the organizations below offering courses about our local environment. (Please note for one-time or one day workshops information is available under the “Individual Workshops” category; workshops and courses are also often included on DUG’s Events Calendar.)
Anacostia Watershed Society
The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization seeking to return the Anacostia to a swimmable and fishable river, in keeping with the Clean Water Act, for all to enjoy. AWS fulfills this commitment by engaging people in direct action to restore the river through our advocacy, stewardship, education, and recreation programs.
Anacostia Watershed Society - Specific Information on Courses
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) was founded in 1978 by the Arlington County Department of Public Works to address environmental issues beyond litter and began focusing its efforts on recycling. During the 1990’s, ACE continued to focus on litter and worked comfortably with the local business community. Today, ACE remains a volunteer organization focusing on local environmental issues including green living, litter, and invasive plants, with additional programs in the areas of watershed resources and schoolyard education.
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment - Specific Information on Courses
Audubon Naturalist Society
Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides environmental education for all ages and advocates on behalf of clean water, rural lands, and smart transportation in the DC metro area.
Audubon Naturalist Society - Specific Information on Courses
Calleva
Calleva is a business that offers outdoor adventure and education programs including green and environmental classes on their sustainable farm, biodiesel lab, wood mill and more.
DC Beekeeper Alliance
This is a community and resource site for beekeepers (and wanna-bees) in Washington, DC.
DPR Urban Garden Division
DC Parks and Rec (DPR) Urban Garden Division works with communities across the District to establish urban Ag projects (currently 31 community gardens and 5 non profit production farms) and urban ag support systems such as a urban garden education program offering over a 100 free classes, a citywide critter proof community compost cooperative iniitiative, a garden toolshare, a greenhouse coop, tree planting intiatives and an urban bee program.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet local or regional needs; to maximize human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to all local citizens.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Specific Information on Courses
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
The TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. We educate our neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for our local tree canopy.
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria - Specific Information on Courses
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
UMD Extension
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization seeking to return the Anacostia to a swimmable and fishable river, in keeping with the Clean Water Act, for all to enjoy. AWS fulfills this commitment by engaging people in direct action to restore the river through our advocacy, stewardship, education, and recreation programs.
Anacostia Watershed Society - Specific Information on Courses
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) was founded in 1978 by the Arlington County Department of Public Works to address environmental issues beyond litter and began focusing its efforts on recycling. During the 1990’s, ACE continued to focus on litter and worked comfortably with the local business community. Today, ACE remains a volunteer organization focusing on local environmental issues including green living, litter, and invasive plants, with additional programs in the areas of watershed resources and schoolyard education.
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment - Specific Information on Courses
Audubon Naturalist Society
Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides environmental education for all ages and advocates on behalf of clean water, rural lands, and smart transportation in the DC metro area.
Audubon Naturalist Society - Specific Information on Courses
Calleva
Calleva is a business that offers outdoor adventure and education programs including green and environmental classes on their sustainable farm, biodiesel lab, wood mill and more.
DC Beekeeper Alliance
This is a community and resource site for beekeepers (and wanna-bees) in Washington, DC.
DPR Urban Garden Division
DC Parks and Rec (DPR) Urban Garden Division works with communities across the District to establish urban Ag projects (currently 31 community gardens and 5 non profit production farms) and urban ag support systems such as a urban garden education program offering over a 100 free classes, a citywide critter proof community compost cooperative iniitiative, a garden toolshare, a greenhouse coop, tree planting intiatives and an urban bee program.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet local or regional needs; to maximize human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to all local citizens.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Specific Information on Courses
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
The TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. We educate our neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for our local tree canopy.
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria - Specific Information on Courses
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
UMD Extension
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides environmental education for all ages and advocates on behalf of clean water, rural lands, and smart transportation in the DC metro area.
Audubon Naturalist Society - Specific Information on Courses
Calleva is a business that offers outdoor adventure and education programs including green and environmental classes on their sustainable farm, biodiesel lab, wood mill and more.
DC Beekeeper Alliance
This is a community and resource site for beekeepers (and wanna-bees) in Washington, DC.
DPR Urban Garden Division
DC Parks and Rec (DPR) Urban Garden Division works with communities across the District to establish urban Ag projects (currently 31 community gardens and 5 non profit production farms) and urban ag support systems such as a urban garden education program offering over a 100 free classes, a citywide critter proof community compost cooperative iniitiative, a garden toolshare, a greenhouse coop, tree planting intiatives and an urban bee program.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet local or regional needs; to maximize human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to all local citizens.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Specific Information on Courses
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
The TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. We educate our neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for our local tree canopy.
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria - Specific Information on Courses
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
UMD Extension
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
This is a community and resource site for beekeepers (and wanna-bees) in Washington, DC.
DC Parks and Rec (DPR) Urban Garden Division works with communities across the District to establish urban Ag projects (currently 31 community gardens and 5 non profit production farms) and urban ag support systems such as a urban garden education program offering over a 100 free classes, a citywide critter proof community compost cooperative iniitiative, a garden toolshare, a greenhouse coop, tree planting intiatives and an urban bee program.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet local or regional needs; to maximize human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to all local citizens.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Specific Information on Courses
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
The TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. We educate our neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for our local tree canopy.
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria - Specific Information on Courses
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
UMD Extension
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet local or regional needs; to maximize human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to all local citizens.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Specific Information on Courses
The TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. We educate our neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for our local tree canopy.
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria
TreeStewards of Arlington & Alexandria - Specific Information on Courses
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
UMD Extension
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Specific Information on Courses
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of the District of Columbia (UDC Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CAUSES)
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalist
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia seeks to expand academic and public knowledge of sustainable farming techniques that improve food and water security, health and wellness by providing research and education on urban and peri-urban agroecology and gardening techniques to residents and organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
Virginia Master Naturalist - Specific Information on Courses
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