What you will be doing

National Public Lands Day is the largest day of volunteer service on public lands (park, forests, refuges, grasslands, and more). Joins us this NPLD as we prep the gardens for the cooler months. Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds. This event will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly and plan to work outside! Click here to register!

When

Saturday, September 27, 9:00am -12:00pm.

Where

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019.

Getting There

By car, there is a large visitor parking lot at the park entrance on Anacostia Ave and abundant street parking surrounding the park*** By Metro, the park entrance is a mile from the Deanwood Station and 1.3 miles from the Minnesota Ave Station, both on the Orange Line. Access the park on bike via the Anacostia River Trail.

***The parking lot and main entrance is currently closed, but we expect this to be resolved by this event. If it is not, please use street parking along Anacostia Ave, or Douglas St, and enter the park at the intersection of Anacostia Ave & Douglas St., using the path near the green NPS ranger tent. 

What we provide

All necessary tools and supplies including gloves, boots, waders, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, trash bags, trash pickers and more.

Bring with you

We recommend you bring a reusable water bottle, lunch/snack, hat, bag/backpack, a change of clothes, and sun protection. Wear clothes and shoes you aren't afraid to get wet or muddy and dress according to the weather. We recommend that you do not wear jewelry.

Other

We encourage families and students to join us. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, parent or guardian. This event is eligible for Student Service Learning hours (SSL). Bring your form or email it to Alivia Villari at alivia@fokag.org.

Contact

For all other questions or concerns reach out to Alivia via email at alivia@fokag.org.

More about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Check out our website (www.kenaqgardens.org) and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@kenaqgardens).