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Revision as of 16:10, 31 July 2018
April 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, April 8, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
This event has been postponed or cancelled.
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
April 12
National Rivers and Trails Wikipedia Editing Workshop
WHEN
- Thursday, April 12, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE
- Bureau of Land Management
20 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.
Join us at the Bureau of Land Management for a National Rivers and Trails Editing Workshop. Attendees will learn to edit and create articles about national rivers and trails. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to provide training and guidance.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please bring your own lunch.
Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »
April 13
Farm-to-Fork Sustainability Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, April 13, 2018
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705
Have you ever wondered how scientists make our food supply safer, more nutritious, more abundant, and more sustainable? Learn more while improving the accuracy and quality of online information about sustainability in food and agriculture as a participant in a Wikipedia edit-a-thon!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) and Wikimedia DC invite Wikipedians of all levels of experience to participate in this Farm-to-Fork Sustainability Edit-a-thon. Topics will include plant and animal production, pest management, bioproducts, and agroecosystem conservation practices. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet ARS scientists, librarians, and data science experts. They will also learn more about resources available through ARS and its National Agricultural Library.
About your hosts: ARS is USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency, with more than 90 locations throughout the United States and overseas. The agency’s research spans crop and animal production and protection, natural resource management, food safety and quality, and nutrition. Wikimedia DC is the regional outreach organization for Wikipedia and other projects of the Wikimedia Foundation, promoting participation on Wikimedia projects throughout the United States. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »
June 2
Capital Area Biospace Emerging Technologies Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, June 2, 2018
12 PM – 4 PM
WHERE
- Capital Areas Biospace
Rockville, MD
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.
This workshop will bring together DIY biologists and makers from across the DC area with experienced Wikipedians. Learn about emerging technologies like synthetic biology, nanotechnology, robotics, and more! Afterwards, we'll teach you how to improve Wikipedia articles on science and engineering topics of your choice.
As the web’s most visited reference site, Wikipedia is a starting point for both scientists and non-scientists to learn about technology topics. Wikipedia is openly editable, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. During this training, you will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia articles, and practice these skills with experienced Wikipedians.
Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; you can reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org.
Lunch will be provided! Learn more »
June 17
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, June 17, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
June 27
National Archives Vietnam-Era US Coast Guard Records Editing Workshop
WHEN
- Wednesday, June 27, 2018
10 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Innovation Hub
Washington, DC
Join us at the National Archives Innovation Hub for a Vietnam-Era US Coast Guard Records Editing Workshop. Attendees will learn to edit Wikipedia and use recently scanned Coast Guard records to update related Wikipedia articles. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to provide training and guidance.
Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Laptops are required, so please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »
July 11
DC Historic Sites Wikipedia Editing Workshop
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC
Join us for a Wikipedia editing workshop hosted by the DC Preservation League. Attendees will learn to edit and create Wikipedia articles about historically significant sites and properties in the District of Columbia.
Registration is required. Dinner will be provided.
Laptops are required, so please bring your own. Wikimedia DC has two laptops to loan; reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org. Learn more »
August 12
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, August 12, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »