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Park Care Day
May
18

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Jun
8

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Jun
15

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Day
Jun
15

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Jun
22

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Jun
29

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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June Late Skate
Jun
29

June Late Skate

Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, REI, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.

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Community Fishing
Jul
6

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Jul
13

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Jul
20

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Day
Jul
20

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Jul
27

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Aug
3

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Aug
10

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Aug
17

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Day
Aug
17

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Aug
24

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Community Fishing
Aug
31

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Day
Sep
21

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Park Care Day
Oct
19

Park Care Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Park Care Day: Earth Day
Apr
20

Park Care Day: Earth Day

Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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NatureFest
Apr
19

NatureFest

Spend spring break at Anacostia Park! NatureFest features free outdoor recreation and education opportunities for children of all ages.

Friday will celebrate the end of the week with a day of skating, games, prizes, and more as we wrap up NatureFest with a party!


To sign up, follow this link.

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NatureFest
Apr
18

NatureFest

Spend spring break at Anacostia Park! NatureFest features free outdoor recreation and education opportunities for children of all ages.

Thursday will celebrate the amazing nature of animals. Participants will meet live animals and visit stations that will educate them on local habitats and ecosystems.


To sign up, follow this link.

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NatureFest
Apr
17

NatureFest

Spend spring break at Anacostia Park! NatureFest features free outdoor recreation and education opportunities for children of all ages.

Wednesday will focus on the appreciation of Anacostia Park ‘s aquatic resources with water-based games and fishing activities. Activities will include fishing, water games, and aquatic-themed crafts.

To sign up, follow this link.

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NatureFest
Apr
16

NatureFest

Spend spring break at Anacostia Park! NatureFest features free outdoor recreation and education opportunities for children of all ages.

Tuesday is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of nature through painting, drawing, crafting projects, and other creative activities.

To sign up, follow this link.

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NatureFest
Apr
15

NatureFest

Spend spring break at Anacostia Park! NatureFest features free outdoor recreation and education opportunities for children of all ages.

Monday celebrates the wonders of nature with nature-themed outdoor games, exploration activities, and interactive stations. Options will include nature-themed scavenger hunts, guided walks, and hands-on learning experiences.

To sign up, follow this link.

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DC Environmental Film Festival Screening
Mar
26

DC Environmental Film Festival Screening

  • 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast Washington, DC, 20020 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Friends of Anacostia Park for a screening of the film “An American Ascent” at the Anacostia Busboys & Poets. “An American Ascent” details the journey of the first Black expedition to scale Denali, the highest peak in North America.

Sign up here

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Late Skate
Oct
28

Late Skate

Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, REI, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.

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Park Care Days
Oct
21

Park Care Days

Protect litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Oct
21

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Days
Oct
14

Park Care Days

Protect litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Oct
14

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Days
Oct
7

Park Care Days

Protect litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Oct
7

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Late Skate
Sep
30

Late Skate

Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.

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Residency: Rays of Love: Reiki
Sep
30

Residency: Rays of Love: Reiki

Join Mariah Green as she teaches the principles of Reiki healing to the community. This energetic healing modality helps balance the body and chakra systems while combatting against anxiety and depression.

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Community Fishing
Sep
23

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Park Care Days
Sep
23

Park Care Days

Protect litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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Community Fishing
Sep
16

Community Fishing

Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.

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Leave No Trace Volunteer Cleanup
Sep
16

Leave No Trace Volunteer Cleanup

  • 1500 Anacostia Drive Washington, DC, 20020 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your friends and family for a day of Park stewardship with Leave No Trace and the National Park Service. Activities will include trash pick-up and invasive plant removal. Lunch is provided for those who sign up in advance here.

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Park Care Days
Sep
9

Park Care Days

Protect litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!

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