The Friends of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a member of APACC, are hiring three Americorps VISTA positions. If you or any college graduates you know are interested in working with an amazing organization that connects DC residents to beauty, nature and art, please take a look at the positions below. Applications are due July 13.
Read MoreOn Tuesday night the 11th Street Bridge Park, a member of APACC, kicked off their summer walking tours providing Bridge Park updates & exploration of Capitol Hill art installations like Behind These Walls. Join them next Wednesday, June 20 for a walking tour starting at the Anacostia Arts Center. Sign-up today!
Read MoreThe DC Department of Energy and Environment has released a new Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan, and they are asking for your comments. Why should you care about Sustainable DC? Bradford Everette from DOEE came and talked to APACC at our last meeting. He said that "sustainability" doesn't just mean buying "green" products and planting trees -- "sustainability" means "survival." Being sustainable means having a healthy home, healthy food, and healthy neighborhood that help you live a happy and long life.
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 MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
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 MorePassionate about sustainability? Apply to volunteer with Sustainable DC.
Read MoreWard 8 has a new environmental/job/job training project: Ward 8 Woods (Facebook) coordinated by the Committee to Restore Shepherd Parkway and supported by the Anacostia Coordinating Council.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreThe need for an adequate sunscreen all year round cannot be overstated. UV rays can, and do, cause an astonishing amount of damage to our skin. Even that of people of color (see [DOCTOR'S ORDERS] Yes, Black People DO Get Sunburn). But as EWG, Environmental Working Group, points out, "Sunscreen Should Be Your Last Resort." This means people should try to be covered or time outdoor activities when the sun is not as intense.
Read MoreWhat do you want to know about housing policy in DC? Tune in Friday, June 8 at 3:00 pm to this Facebook Live discussion.
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 MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MorePlan on attending the Year of the Anacostia Candidates Forum for At-large and Council Chair Candidates Forum Thursday, May 31 starting at 5:30 pm.
This forum is the only one of its kind in the city: One focused on the Anacostia River corridor.
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.
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