Shark Day at the National Aquarium

Sharks are very fascinating and often misunderstood. Join the staff of The National Aquarium as we help our visitors learn more about the ocean's top predators.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

August Business Networking Reception

Join the DC Chamber of Commerce and the National Aquarium for the final Business Networking Reception of the summer.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  7:30 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

4th Annual Brew at the Zoo

Raise your glass to conservation and join FONZ Young Professionals at the fourth annual Brew at the Zoo. Sample beer and hors d’oeuvres from more than 20 microbreweries and area restaurants, enjoy animal demonstrations, and groove to live music by a top local band.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Conscious Consuming Discussion Series

Conscious Consuming recently launched a discussion guide on their website to make it easy to host local green living discussion groups.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31

How Plants Work - A Guide to Being Green

Plants face daily challenges and a lifetime of threats, diseases and enemies—yet most manage to hold ground, grow and reproduce. Although humans are locked into a life-and-death dependence on plants, people often fail to appreciate them as living, breathing, dynamic organisms. How Plants Work, a new permanent exhibit in the East Gallery, will introduce you to the daily realities of life as a plant.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

One Planet – Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd Century

Our much anticipated summer exhibition this year will focus on sustainability - not only how it applies to gardens and the landscape, but also how each of us and our communities can live for tomorrow, as well as for today.

LEARN MORE through Monday, October 13 10:00 a.m.  –  7:00 p.m. (540 minutes of caring)

CoolPeople CarPool

The CoolPeople CarPool happens on the last work day of every month and you can be a part!

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