Metro Areas and Regions

Canoe.ca: Reviews Canoe.ca: Reviews- Large collection of current and archived reviews of bands, artists, soundtracks and compilations. Composers.ca Composers.ca- Resources for Canadian songwriters, composers and musicians, including song searches and submissions, used instruments, software, production and composition tools. Cleverjoe's Musician Resource Centre Cleverjoe's Musician Resource Centre- Canadian music industry links, associations, communities, retail stores, bands, musicians and festivals. The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia- Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer opportunities. Audubon Society of the District of Columbia Audubon Society of the District of Columbia- Field trips, events, birding around D.C., Logan Meadow sanctuary and newsletter articles. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission- Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Mary… Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network- A consortium of conservation organizations that meets regularly to focus on environmental problems specific to the region, exchange … National Capital Area Skeptics National Capital Area Skeptics- Group promoting critical thinking and scientific understanding. Includes information about events, newsletters, and a document library. Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute- Non-profit research and education organization focusing on the use of land to enhance the environment. Sierra Club: Washington, DC Chapter Sierra Club: Washington, DC Chapter- News and issue information from the local chapter of the environmental organization. Bushmeat Crisis Task Force Bushmeat Crisis Task Force- Headquarters for consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial… DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration- Works to prevent and control environmentally related diseases while protecting and preserving the ecological system … D.C. Science Writers Association D.C. Science Writers Association- An organization of science writers and editors from nearly all the major news outlets in the Washington area that meets monthly for tours, sympos… DC Nature DC Nature- Photo galleries of DC area wildlife created by a local group of nature photographers. Audubon Naturalist Society Audubon Naturalist Society- Independent conservation organization serving the Washington D.C. metropolitan region. Find programs, classes, current issues, news, and information ab… Flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area Flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area- Offers information about flora native to the area. Includes a specimen database, projects, spring flowering records and a gallery. Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC- Promotes interest in Pre-Columbian cultures through annual symposia, monthly meetings, and a newsletter. Includes newsletter index. Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area- Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and preservation areas in the D.C. area. HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes- Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city. District Department of the Environment District Department of the Environment- Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes consumer … Casey Trees Casey Trees- A nonprofit with a mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation's capital. Verizon Center Verizon Center- Home to the NBA’s Wizards, NHL’s Capitals, WNBA's Mystics and Georgetown Hoyas and presents concerts, family shows and other sporting events. Includes event schedu… Sidwell Summer Camps Sidwell Summer Camps- Programs for ages 3 to 18, including summer studies classes, and a variety of enrichment workshops in Washington DC and Maryland. Description of programs, ra… Recreation Wish List Committee Recreation Wish List Committee- Describes its activities in support of better recreational programs and facilities for DC children and teens. Washington Post Sports Washington Post Sports- News, articles and events. Requires free registration. DC Triathlon Club DC Triathlon Club- Works to organize and support local triathletes. Includes calendar, newsletter, events and forum. National Capital Heisey Collectors Club National Capital Heisey Collectors Club- Promotes the collecting and study of glassware produced by A. H. Heisey. Contains event dates and newsletters. Potomac Bottle Collectors Potomac Bottle Collectors- A non-profit antique bottle club. Forum, events, newsletters and photo gallery. Morgan Car Club of Washington D.C. Morgan Car Club of Washington D.C.- Home of the "Rough Rider" newsletter and hosts of Morgan related events. Includes photographs, puzzles, videos, history, membership information… Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Washington Tennis & Education Foundation- Describes the foundation's tennis programs for DC-area youths, particularly those from low-income communities.