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Join National Park Service, Rock Creek Conservancy, and Weed Warrior Rena Subotnik for a morning of socially-distant service. Under Rena's leadership, volunteers will remove invasive plants from Rock Creek Park. […]
Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder, lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh month. Enjoy a summer evening relaxing in Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, and take part in festive outdoor […]
The National Park Service (NPS) wants to hear how you would like to see the northern part of Beach Drive NW in Rock Creek Park managed in the future. On […]
Join National Park Service, Rock Creek Conservancy, and Weed Warrior Rena Subotnik for a morning of socially-distant service. Under Rena's leadership, volunteers will remove invasive plants from Rock Creek Park. […]
Meet with Metropolitan Police Department (Second District) Commander Duncan Bedlion and some of the Patrol Officers assigned to the area to address any concerns, ask questions, or just have casual […]
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Join Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy for a morning of fun and activities on Beach Drive! Music and themed activities will bring the Rock Creek community together to celebrate our urban oasis and #RecreateResponsibly in our parks. Register here to receive updates and reminders.
Freshen up the Deal campus for the SY 21/22 return to school. Volunteer to help pickup trash, prune greenery, decorate bulletin boards and ready the school for the first day back. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449a8ac23a2fd0-beautification
The vaccine clinic is open to all 12 to 18 year olds in the District. Visit vaccinate.dc.gov or call 855-363-0333 to make an appointment.
Incoming Murch pre-K and Kindergarten students and their grownups are invited to these get-to-know-you playdates before classes begin. They'll take place at the early childhood playground outside the school's main entrance. More information: https://murchschool.org/pre-k-and-kindergarten-playdates-2/ Pre-K Playdates Saturday, August 21 from 9 AM – 11 AM Sunday, August 29 from 10 AM – noon Kindergarten Playdates […]
Join National Park Service, Rock Creek Conservancy, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik for a morning of service. Under Rena's leadership, volunteers will remove invasive plants from Rock Creek Park. […]
Learn about this frozen treat brought over from France by Dolley Madison. Watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, help turn the crank, and learn about the brine that […]
Explore the remnant earthen batteries (cannon emplacements) that were constructed to support the forts and guard the Rock Creek Valley during the Civil War, including recently rediscovered earthworks. The program will highlight the earthworks role during the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 11-12, 1864. The 2.5 mile hike begins at the Rock Creek Park […]
National Park Service, Rock Creek Conservancy and volunteers will be removing invasive plants from one of our mini-oases, Melvin Hazen West. For more information and to register: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=42047730
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS) will host its second virtual public meeting to update the public on the construction progress made year to […]