Sunday, October 25, 8 am - 4 pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, MD 20818

We?ve decided this coming Sunday, October 25, will be a lot sunnier (and drier) for Potomac Conservancy?s second annual Potomac River Jam - A day-long celebration of the river and canal.

Various local musicians will perform acoustic sets throughout the afternoon. Enjoy events such as a morning bird walk, nature photography session, and a tree identification and medicinal plant walk. Canoe trips over to Minnie?s Island will be offered. Bring the kids for face-painting and other activities. All events are free.

For additional information about the River Center at Lockhouse 8, contact Potomac Conservancy?s River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 x206, or http://www.potomac.org/site/discover-rclh8/.

Sunday, October 4, 1-2:30pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave., Cabin John, MD 20818
Join the Conservancy for a walk along the C&O Canal to learn about mushrooms with mushroom enthusiast Buddy Kilpatrick. Buddy has been studying, picking, and eating wild edible mushrooms and fungi for more than 20 years. He has served as president and newsletter editor of a local mycological organization, and is currently a member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club. Buddy has also taught adult education courses in mushroom foraging at Chautauqua Institution and Arlington County Adult Education, and has presented mushroom and plant workshops at a number of regional events. He has a PhD in public policy from George Mason University, and in real life is an economic policy consultant. Please RSVP.

Volunteer Day at Lock 8
Friday, August 28, 10 am-1pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD 20818

The Conservancy and the National Park Service are working to improve the area around Lock 8. On our Volunteer Day, we will remove an old stairway down to the river, and plant native shrubs in its place. Also, we will do trail maintenance along the path to the river. Please RSVP to Bridget Chapin, River Center Coordinator, chapin@potomac.org.

Sunday, September 6th, 11:45am-12:45pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave., Cabin John, MD 20818
Abby Ybarra is an environmentalist who walks the spiritual Red Road of Native American culture which continues influence his view of ? and commitment to - the environment and this earth we live on. He brings that Native outlook of stewardship and conservation to those he works with and those he teaches. He will talk about tribal relationships with water and compare to principles of water science. He encourages people to ?find their heart for matters that deal with the environment.?