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: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rain Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meeting Location: Langston Golf Course Driving Range: Click here for GPS directions to the driving range. NOTE: 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)

Project: Volunteers will help the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) to collect bags containing wild rice (Zizania aquatica) by waders from the wetlands by Langston Golf Course! For over 15 years, AWS has been collecting wild rice seed as part of our wetland restoration efforts in the tidal Anacostia River. The seed collected in the bags will be used for propagation in the Anacostia River in the spring of 2026 through mudballing (seeding) and the production of seedlings that will be transplanted in the river once they reach a suitable size.

This event may require wading in the mud/water in warm weather conditions. Sunglasses are a plus to protect your eyes from the spiky wild rice seed. Bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Physical Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• This event will involve lifting, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces and in mud. 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 to receive additional information about the event.

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