Participant Requirements for Volunteer and Recreational Events

1. Self-Monitoring: All participants in the Anacostia Watershed Society’s (AWS) event are required to:

• Take your own temperature that day, prior to arrival at the event. If your temperature is 100.4 degrees or greater, or you have other COVID-19 symptoms, do not come to the event!
• If you are sick, please do not come to the event!
• If you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, do not come to the event.
• If you have had any close contact with an individual who has a confirmed coronavirus diagnosis and/or who is presumed to have coronavirus, do not come to the event.
• If you become ill within one week of participating in the event, please consider reporting this to the askhr@anacostiaws.org (our Human Resources email address). We will keep your identity confidential.

2. Reservations. We are not accepting any walk-up participants. We are limiting the number of people at our events and pre-registration is required for each individual via AWS’s website (https://www.anacostiaws.org/earthday2021). This includes each participant completing our on-line waiver form. 

3. Group Limits: Events are limited to groups of up to 20-25, depending on the activity and location. There may be fewer or more participants depending on the ability to social distance at a minimum of six feet and whether local directives allow. 

4. Cleaning and Sanitizing: All must sanitize or wash their hands immediately upon arrival and after the event.

5. Masks: All participants must wear a mask upon arrival at the event and for the event’s duration. However, if physical distancing (10 feet or more) is possible during the event, or a health issue arises, a participant may
temporarily remove their mask if necessary and/or to stay hydrated.

6. Physical Distancing: Participants must maintain a distance of greater than 6 feet from other persons on the land and on the water, throughout the event.

7. Equipment Handling: All participants are responsible for carrying any equipment they may use and they should not share equipment, such as paddles, water bottles, shovels, etc. This means carrying in-and-out, to and from the dock/project site, and making sure that they have washed their hands before and after with hand sanitizer or soap. Assistance in carrying boats or heavy equipment is allowed if the users maintain the required 6 feet distance. AWS strongly encourages proper handwashing/cleaning for all participants before and after events.

8. Bathrooms: When bathrooms are available, they can be used at one’s own risk. Please limit bathroom use to one individual at a time. Users must wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after use, and close the lid to the toilet, if there is one. If you must enter our facility, please only use the bathroom and do not tour the indoor facilities, which are currently closed.

Earth Day Site Location

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019

Site Leader Info

Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Tina O'Connell, Executive Director and Shannah Cumberbatch, Volunteer Coordinator
shannah@fokag.org, tina@fokag.org
202-494-0456

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

1550 Anacostia Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019

Bike via Anacostia River Trail
Metro: Deanwood (orange/silver), Metrobus R12, V14, U7, W4
Public Parking accessible off Anacostia Ave (on site)

What to Expect

Event Date: April 24, 2021 

Be prepared to get dirty and have fun - while staying safe!

AWS COVID-19 Protocols - Volunteers must agree and comply to our COVID-19 protocols in order to participate. You will be required to agree to the following statements during registration:

• I agree not to attend if I have been in close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 14 days before the event.
• I agree not to attend if I experience any flu-like symptoms and/or become sick in the 14 days leading up to the event (such as fever (100.4 or greater), cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc).
• I agree not to travel outside of DC, MD, or VA 14 days before the event.
• I agree not to be in close contact with anyone who has traveled outside of DC, MD, or VA 14 days before the event.

Before you arrive to the event read the section below on "What to Bring."

More questions? Read our FAQ by clicking here.

When you arrive look for signs to check in, and follow six-foot physical-distancing rules as you wait to receive your shirt and supplies. All participants must arrive already wearing their facemask and must be prepared to wear it throughout the event. 

Site leaders will brief you on basic safety measures to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun time. All tools and supplies needed will be provided - no need to bring your own gloves unless you have a favorite pair.

This is a family friendly event and kids are welcome! However, all participants under 18 must also have completed registration.

If you are under 18, you will need a parent/guardian to digitally consent to your participation during registration. 

Group Registrations Are Limited for 2021

1. Members of groups are strongly encouraged to sign up individually.  If you have more questions, please contact Emily Castelli at ecastelli2@anacostiaws.org.   
2. More questions? See if there is an answer on our FAQ by clicking here.

What to Bring

1. A facemask that covers your nose and mouth. Please arrive masked.
2. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are a must.
3. A water bottle for yourself and any members of your family.
4. A small snack, if need be.
5. Under 18:
   • This event counts for Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)! If you bring your forms, site leaders and AWS staff will sign off on your hard work.

Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine!) and wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty.

Earth Day 2021 Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - Kiwanis Club of DC

Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Ave NE

Washington, DC 20019