Nature at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is something to behold, especially in July and August. Visit the gardens and see spectacular 3-foot-tall lotuses and vibrantly colored lilies during peak bloom at the Lotus and Water Lily Festival Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Read MoreJoin East River Run Club Monday evenings for exercise and camaraderie.
Read MoreConstruction projects on bridges near Anacostia Park will affect the way you access the park via driving, walking or mass transit so the National Park Service is providing details about how to access the community treasure.
Read MoreNatureFest Ward 7 Family Day is a must-attend event for Ward 7 families Saturday, June 16 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Families will enjoy games, activities, food, and more.
Read MoreI recently attended the “Phase 2 Kickoff” of DC’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative. There were about 100 people in the room from all kinds of District agencies and non-profit organizations who are concerned about DC’s future. About 20 of them were there to talk specifically about the Anacostia River.
Read MoreNational Capital Parks-East (the NPS unit that includes Anacostia Park) has initiated a new community newsletter. The first volume was released recently, and we've copied it here. If you are intersted in getting these updates, please contact Pya Langley at NPS.
Read More(Updated June 1) Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA) recently announced they are partnering with National Park Service again this summer to offer guided history rides along Anacostia River and around Anacostia Park. This is terrific news for bike enthusiasts, history buffs, nature lovers, and those just interested in learning more about the city where they live.
Join Tales and Trails for free and learn the varied and rich history of this part of Wards 7 and 8.
Read MoreFox 5’s Annie Yu and Tony Perkins visited Anacostia recently and highlighted five places residents and visitors alike should stop. Number two on their must stop list is Anacostia Park! We’re not surprised and you should not be either: Anacostia Park is a magnificent east of the river asset.
Read MoreAPACC member Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is dedicated to ensuring the Gardens are a well-maintained, well-enjoyed, and welcoming park for neighbors and visitors. As the nonprofit partner for this oasis, Friends connects people to the park through stewardship, public engagement, and educational programs in cooperation with the National Park Service.
Read MoreAtlas Obscura is a website that highlights "curious places" around the world, and they have several pages dedicated to interesting spots to discover in and around the Anacostia River corridor. Here are a few to investigate, if you are feeling a sense of adventure during this Year of the Anacostia!
Read MoreThe DC area is now home to two new baby eagles (eaglets), which you can watch LIVE on Eagle Cam. Earth Conservation Corps wants DC to name the two eaglets. You can choose among 10 names, five for each. You have until the end of the month so participate now in the naming!
Read MoreSaturday, April 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. As the DEA says, the Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. But when not disposed of properly, prescription and over-the-counter drugs are also bad for the environment. When the drugs enter streams and rivers, they contaminate our waterways and drinking water sources.
Read MoreLooking for something fun to do to celebrate springtime? Why not head to the Anacostia River for one of these FREE events coming up -- it is the Year of the Anacostia, after all.
Read MoreKrista Schlyer, a multimedia journalist and artist who has been working on the Anacostia River for a long time, has launched a new online interactive exhibit about the Anacostia Watershed. An additional 8 episodes will be released once per week!
Read MoreThe DC area's WAMU 88.5 published a beautiful and comprehensive summary of some of the history of the Anacostia River today. Created by Jacob Fenston and Tyrone Turner, "Anacostia Rising: What's Next for Washington's 'Forgotten' River" presents audio, text, video and pictures of the Anacostia River and the people whose lives are intertwined with it. The authors of this story ask: "What does a revitalized river mean for Washington, and who will benefit?"
Read MoreThe National Park Service, National Capital Parks-East (NACE) held a Partnership Summit on October 10, 2017. Many Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative members attended. NACE shared a summary of the Summit with attendees in early 2018. The broad priorities and initial actions that NACE highlighted are shared below, and APACC continues to support NACE's efforts to work collaboratively with its community partners.
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