Events

At this time of year, the trees are bare. What are some ways we can identify trees without their leaves? Join our Trees in Winter guided hike to get to […]

Earn your “Trees” Badge with the C&O Canal Trust at Lockhouse 49 in Clear Spring, MD! At this hands-on workshop, Cadettes will explore the science and importance of trees. Scouts will identify different species, learn how to help them thrive, and examine the role forests play in our ecosystem. They will even make a pressed […]

Join the C&O Canal Trust in celebrating America's 250th, by joining us for the launch of our inaugural William O. Douglas Historic Lecture Series, March 25, 2026 at Georgetown University. The evening includes stories and insights shared about the pivotal role Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas played in preserving and protecting the historic local […]

SOLD OUT Join the C&O Canal Trust at the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD, and earn your Eco Camper (Juniors) or Eco Trekker (Cadettes) badge. During this workshop, Girl Scouts will discover how to enjoy the outdoors while protecting the environment. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn the principles of […]

Join the Trust to be a part of Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Potomac River Watershed Cleanup! Hundreds of volunteers will be helping in this watershed-wide effort. Learn More.    

Volunteer with the Trust at Great Falls Canal Community Days! Canal Community Days is our annual public volunteer program that brings people into the park for beautification and trash removal […]

Celebrate Earth Day! Join the C&O Trust and Native Plant enthusiasts to learn more about our efforts to support and protect native trees in the C&O Canal National Historical Park, […]

Volunteer with the Trust in Washington County! The Trust will host volunteer projects at two locations simultaneously on this day: Cushwa Basin and Big Slackwater. Canal Community Days is our […]