- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
March 23 Volunteer Day at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
Join us on Saturday, March 23 for a volunteer service event! We will spend the morning removing invasive plants, collecting litter and working on other park-beautification projects.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-23-volunteer-event-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-tickets-54292403039
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Registration opens at 8:30am, please arrive no later than 8:45am. We will meet at the maintenance yard near the park entrance.
WHERE: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. By Car: Enter the park at the Anacostia Ave entrance to access the free visitors parking lot. By Metro: Kenilworth is accessible via the Deanwood Metro stop (orange line).
WHAT: Volunteers will spend the morning removing invasive plants from ponds, picking up trash and working on other park projects. The event will run rain or shine-please dress accordingly and plan to work outside.
BRING WITH YOU: Be prepared to work outside! Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and long-sleeved shirts. Please also bring your own water bottle and sunscreen.
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 (SSL) hours.
DONATIONS: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We work alongside the National Park Service to maintain the park. Our volunteer events are free but we appreciate all donations. You can make a donation by choosing the 'Doante' ticket on Eventbrite or by contributing to our donation box in the park visitor center the day of the event.
QUESTIONS: Contact David Drawbaugh, Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, at david@fokag.org
More opportunities with Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Location:
1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019, US
Mission Statement
We encourage public discovery of a unique educational resource - an incredible wetland and natural riparian environment surprisingly located two miles from the Capitol along the tidal Anacostia River. We work in partnership with the staff at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a unit of the National Park Service, to protect, restore, and promote Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The Friends, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, seeks to ensure that the park’s natural, historical, and recreational potential is fully realized.
Description
Our members believe that we must celebrate and protect this jewel within our city and region. Given the unique characteristics of the park, Friends will achieve our mission by pursuing the following goals:
- Encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy and support Kenilworth by volunteering their time in this beautiful setting;
- Supporting the National Park Service at Kenilworth with our time, talents and donations;
- Developing and delivering high quality educational, interpretive, and volunteer programs; and
- Building a broad constituency to advocate for the park for years to come.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1550 Anacostia Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A