Join Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for an event uplifting the voices of conservationists of diverse backgrounds. You'll get to read and listen to passages about those who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding nature. NVCT's Conservationists of Color Open Mic Night will be back at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington this year.

Sign up to read a passage or just come listen and enjoy! If you have a passage you'd like to read, great! If not, check out the list of suggested readings so you, too, can take a journey through the meaningful contributions of great conservationists. Please RSVP to let NVCT know you are coming.

This year's partners include Black Women Hiking DMV, EcoAction Arlington, Nature Forward, and Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria.

Date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ubicación: Busboys & Poets Shirlington, 4251 Campbell Ave
More info: https://www.nvct.org/event-details/conservationists-of-color-open-mic-night 

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