Looking to mix things up this weekend? From tree planting to art shows, here's a rundown of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.

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Volunteer: Community Tree Planting in Turkey Thicket

First, throw on some jeans and some closed-toe shoes and help with tree planting this Saturday morning at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. The D.C. Parks and Rec site sorely needs the shade and the prevention of runoff that only trees can provide.

When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Artist Talk & Solo Show Opening: Joe Hicks-Fusion: The Elements of Integration

Then, artist Joe Hicks shares his thoughts on "fusion," both as a concept in American culture and as an aspect of his own art. His art, Japanese shino glazed ceramic vessels, will also be on display at District Clay Center.

When: Saturday, March 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: District Clay Center, 2414 Douglas St. NE
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Author Discussion: 'Making Judaism Safe for America in WWI' by Jessica Cooperman

Finally, on Sunday, the National Museum of American Jewish Military History welcomes author Jessica Cooperman to discuss the ways in which Jewish participation in World War I with American forces helped American society come to accept Judaism and Jewish organizations. 

Cooperman is an assistant professor in the Department of Religion Studies and director of Jewish Studies at Muhlenberg College, and the author of the new book "Making Judaism Safe for America: World War I and the Origins of Religious Pluralism."

When: Sunday, March 24, 1-3 p.m.
Where: National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

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