Habitat Restoration Workday at Kingman

From 12/07/24 10:00 am until 12/07/24 1:00 pm
Habitat Restoration Workday at Kingman

Note: This event is weather dependent. 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.

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meeting Location: Langston Golf Course Driving Range: Click here for GPS directions to the driving rangeNOTE: we will NOT be meeting at the Golf Course parking lot located at 2600 Benning Rd NE. We will be meeting at the driving range, which does not have a real address. Please consult the link above and the map below for directions. The driving range is just down the street from the Golf Course and is directly across from the Benning Rd entrance to Kingman and Heritage Islands Park.

  • Parking is available at this location 
  • The Minnesota Avenue Metro Station is about 1.1 miles away from this location (about a 21 minute walk)
  • The Stadium Armory Metro Station is about 1.6 mile away from this location (about a 33 minute walk)

Description: Volunteers will join the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) and National Links Trust (NLT) for a Habitat Restoration Workday! During this workday you will help AWS with our invasive plant control and revegetation efforts along the riverside area of Kingman Island at Langston Golf Course. This is part of a natural resources management plan for the golf course in partnership with National Links Trust. By participating in this project you will not only have the opportunity to learn about invasive plants and the ecology of the Anacostia River, you will help us to improve the habitat for wildlife and the water quality of the Anacostia River.

Physical Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

  • This event will likely involve lifting, bending, and walking. 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.

Registration is required. Please register prior to the event date to receive additional information about the event. 

For more information before the event, contact Emily Castelli at [email protected] or call 301-699-6204 x103.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


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