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Earth Day 2024 - Kingman Island - St. Matthew's Green Team

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

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What to Expect

Event Date: April 20, 2024; 10:00am-12:00pm

Be prepared to get dirty, have fun, and help your community!

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.

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 during check in - 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

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

What to Bring

Closed-toe shoes and long pants are a must.
A water bottle for yourself and any members of your family.
A small snack, if need be.
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 Site Location

Kingman & Heritage Islands Park (RFK Parking Lot 6)
575 Oklahoma Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019

Physical Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

This event will likely involve lifting, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces. Participants will be expected to wear closed-toed shoes for the duration of the event. If you think any of the physical requirements will be problematic, please let us know.

Bathrooms available on-site

Getting There

Accessible via Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (bike/walk)

Public Transportation:

0.3 mile walk from Benning Rd & Oklahoma Ave NE Tram Stop (DC Streetcar) - H St - Benning (red)
0.3 mile walk from Benning Rd NE & 26th St NE Bus Stop (X2)
0.5 mile walk from Benning Rd NE & Anacostia Ave NE Bus Stop (X2, X3)
0.9 mile walk from Stadium-Armory Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver)
1.4 mile walk from Minnesota Ave Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver)

Very limited parking lot and street parking available - there will be a festival occurring in the parking lot that same day - we highly encourage taking public transportation or arriving via the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Site Leader Info

Lora Nunn, Friends of Kingman & Heritage Islands
lora_nunn@yahoo.com
703-945-9057

Note: If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc.), please do not come to the event and consider joining us another time.

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Earth Day 2024 - Kingman Island - St. Matthew's Green Team

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

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Group Registrations

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

Note: If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc.), please do not come to the event and consider joining us another time.

What to Expect

Event Date: April 20, 2024; 10:00am-12:00pm

Be prepared to get dirty and have fun, and help your community!

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.

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.

Back to Main AWS Earth Day Site

Earth Day Site Location

Kingman & Heritage Islands Park (RFK Parking Lot 6)
575 Oklahoma Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019

Physical Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

This event will likely involve lifting, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces. Participants will be expected to wear closed-toed shoes for the duration of the event. If you think any of the physical requirements will be problematic, please let us know.

Bathrooms available on-site

Getting There

Accessible via Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (bike/walk)

Public Transportation:

0.3 mile walk from Benning Rd & Oklahoma Ave NE Tram Stop (DC Streetcar) - H St - Benning (red)
0.3 mile walk from Benning Rd NE & 26th St NE Bus Stop (X2)
0.5 mile walk from Benning Rd NE & Anacostia Ave NE Bus Stop (X2, X3)
0.9 mile walk from Stadium-Armory Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver)
1.4 mile walk from Minnesota Ave Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver)

Site Leader Info

Lora Nunn, Friends of Kingman & Heritage Islands
lora_nunn@yahoo.com
703-945-9057

What to Bring

Closed-toe shoes and long pants are a must.
A water bottle for yourself and any members of your family.
A small snack, if need be.
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 2024 - Kingman Island - St. Matthew's Green Team

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT