July 24 Volunteer Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast,Washington DC 20019

24 July, 2021

Description

Join us for a morning of stewardship volunteering on Saturday, July 24, 2021! Free registration, open families as well. Due to Covid-19, there will be no walk-up registration. We ask that you only register if you are 100% certain you will be in attendance. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain the safety of those who will be participating. What you will be doing: 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! When: Saturday, July 24, 9:00am -12:00pm. Check-in opens at 8:30am. Please arrive no later than 8:45am so we can get started on time. Where: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. Getting There: By car, there is a large visitors parking lot at the park entrance on Anacostia Ave and abundant street parking surrounding the park. By Metro, the park entrance is 1.0 miles from the Deanwood Metro Station and 1.3 miles from the Minnesota Ave Station, both on the Orange Line. 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 water bottle, snack, hat, string bag, a change of clothes, and sunscreen. Wear clothes and shoes you aren't afraid to get muddy or dirty and dress according to the weather. We recommend you do not bring jewelry. **If you are not fully vaccinated (at least 2+ weeks), then you must either wear a mask OR maintain at least a 6-foot distance from other people. Space is limited during Covid-19. There will be no on-site registration.** Questions? Contact Shannah Cumberbatch at [email protected] or call 202-650-0455. More about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: Check out our website (www.kenaqgardens.org) and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@kenaqgardens). Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is dedicated to working with the National Park Service to ensure that the Gardens are well-maintained, well-enjoyed, and welcoming for neighbors and visitors. We do this by connecting people to the Gardens through stewardship, public engagement and education programs.   Come join us!