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Treat Yourself To Lotus Blossoms

July 19, 2013 by FHC

Jack Buresh, a neighbor on Brandywine Street, tells us about a special treat that awaits us at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

You can take a quick trip to Asia by visiting the lotus ponds at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The lotus flowers and water lilies are now in full bloom.

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The huge expanses of lotus blossoms create a magnificent spectacle. And in addition to the beautiful flowers in the lotus and lily ponds, there is a wonderful boardwalk for wildlife viewing in the wetlands along the Anacostia River. Lots of herons, egrets, butterflies and dragonflies.

The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are free and open every day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located across the Anacostia River from the National Arboretum, and are entered at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE. All information about the gardens can be found at nps.gov/keaq.

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The flowers are in bloom from May to September each year. To see them in their full glory, go in the morning before the flowers close for the day.

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