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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Date: Mar 25, 2017 at 8:45am to 12:00pm
Join the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens with a day of volunteer service at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! This incredible national park site showcases historic ponds with spectacular water lilies and lotus, tidal marsh and habitat for abundant wildlife. Join us as we protect, restore and promote this jewel along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. WHEN: Saturday, March 25th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration opens at 8:30am, please arrive no later than 8:45am. WHERE: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. By Car: Enter the park at the Anacostia Ave entrance to access the free visitors parking lot. By Metro: Kenilworth is accessible via the Deanwood Metro stop (orange line) WHAT: Volunteers will work either in the greenhouse potting and planting, sharpening tools, or outside clearing invasive plants. The event will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly and plan to work outside. BRING WITH YOU: Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and long-sleeved shirts. Be prepare to work outside! Please also bring your own water bottle. *You need to get a ticket to attend - only attend once you have received the ticket via Eventbrite! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-25-volunteer-event-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-registration-31229958647