March 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Join us at the March GWAPA meeting for a fun and informative Round Table Discussion with fellow members! This is your chance to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others in the club.

Curious about aquatic plants, aquascaping, or how to get your plants to really thrive? Wondering about lighting, fertilizers, substrates, algae issues, or plant selection? Bring your questions! Our members will be sharing tips, ideas, and real-world experience in an open discussion format.

Whether you’re brand new to planted tanks or a seasoned aquascaper, there’s always something new to learn when hobbyists get together.

Topic: Ask Anything – Aquatic Plants & Aquascaping
Format: Member Round Table Discussion

Come ready to ask questions, share your knowledge, and talk plants with fellow hobbyists. We hope to see you there!

As always, we will have pizza available, and other snacks and drinks. There will also be our mini auction at the end of the meeting.

Time for our Annual Holiday Party!
Sunday, December 7th, 1:00 – 4:00
Gaithersburg, MD

Bring your favorite dish to share and join in the fun with your favorite plant nerds! There will be our usual mini auction.

We will also have our yearly elections! So, if you want to be part of the board, please let us know!!! We do need a corresponding secretary, if you are interested in this position.

Let us know you’re coming on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/events/s/gwapa-holiday-party/1308243024291651/

This month we are having a Nano Tank Workshop!!!

October 18th*, 1:00pm at the Reston YMCA. 12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

*Please note that the workshop is one week earlier than our regular meeting

Build a nano scape with a custom all-in-one Waterbox Aquarium that includes glass lid, Aquatop pump, and Aquatop SkyAqua light. GWAPA will provide plants, substrate, and hardscape. We will have mentors on hand to assist you in making that perfect nano scape! Space is limited, as there are only 20 tanks available, but non-participants are welcome to attend and watch. $60 for paid members $85 for non-members Reserve your spot thru PayPal “Greater Washington Aquatic Plants Association” with the tag line “Nano Tank Workshop.” Due to the popularity of this workshop, if you do not show up, your spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist. No refunds for no shows. GWAPA would like to thank the following sponsors:

* Waterbox Aquarium for the tank donations

* AquaLife for the substrate and hardscape donations

* Florida Aquatic Nurseries for the plant donations

* Splashy Fish for the room rental

Special thanks to: @Therese Neal for working with Waterbox and precuring the tanks

@Jennifer Williams for assisting us with AquaLife and transporting the tanks to us.