BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//C&O Canal Trust - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:C&O Canal Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.canaltrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for C&O Canal Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20250928T234527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T134512Z UID:10000004-1775898000-1775908800@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Potomac River Watershed Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/alice-ferguson-foundations-potomac-river-watershed-cleanup/ CATEGORIES:Trust Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_2868-scaled-e1771953214423.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20260224T172104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185955Z UID:10000014-1776502800-1776513600@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Great Falls Canal Community Days DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/great-falls-canal-community-days/ LOCATION:Great Falls Tavern\, 1710 Macarthur Blvd\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States CATEGORIES:Trust Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Great-Falls-CD-4-20-24-188-Edit-scaled-e1771953890655.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20260323T162601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145657Z UID:10000016-1776852000-1776866400@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Symposium DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/native-plant-symposium/ LOCATION:Great Falls Tavern\, 1710 Macarthur Blvd\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States CATEGORIES:Trust Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Busy-Bee-and-Bluebells-by-Paul-Graunke-e1740774056415.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="C&O Canal Trust":MAILTO:development@canaltrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20260330T205412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T131504Z UID:10000020-1777113000-1777118400@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Crossroads at Bridgeport DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/crossroads-at-bridgeport/ LOCATION:Lock 38 CATEGORIES:Park Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lock-38-in-Shepherdstown-Rebekka-Hudson-1-scaled.jpg GEO:39.43680090715;-77.800012661155 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20260323T214019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170426Z UID:10000017-1777712400-1777723200@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Washington County Canal Community Days DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/cushwa-basin-canal-community-days/ CATEGORIES:Trust Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Wiiliamsport-CD-5-4-2024-122-Edit-scaled-e1774301989388.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175004 CREATED:20260324T130828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165306Z UID:10000019-1778922000-1778932800@www.canaltrust.org SUMMARY:Frederick County Canal Community Days DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Leave No Trace Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sold Out! Registration for this workshop has closed. \n \n Calling all Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts! \n \n 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 Leave No Trace\, explore ways to reduce their impact on nature\, and practice skills for safe\, responsible recreation. We will be taking a hike on the Billy Goat Trail- Section C (moderate intensity\, approximately 3 miles total).   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Check-in begins at 9:30 AM Location: Carderock Recreation Area at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac\, MD 20854 Cost: $10 per participating child Who Can Attend? Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts\, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone). What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing & walking shoes with a back. Dress in layers! We also recommend bringing a “sit upon” or small cushion to sit on\, as the ground may be wet.  Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. Refrigeration will not be available.  Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs\, please. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the event\, Scouts will be divided into two groups by age level: \n\nJuniors will complete the Eco Camper badge.\nCadettes will complete the Eco Trekker badge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both badges highlight Leave No Trace and responsible recreation\, but each group will have activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age level. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Notes: Weather:In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather\, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions\, please contact Becky McCarty\, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator\, at  mccarty@canaltrust.org with any questions. See you out there! \n \n Photo credits: Girls Who Hike Virginia Staff and Trust Staff URL:https://www.canaltrust.org/event/frederick-county-canal-community-days/ CATEGORIES:Trust Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.canaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Monocacy-Aqueduct-by-Josh-Bowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR