UPCOMING EVENTS
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First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
Cleanup and Boat Tour with the National Building Museum
Join the National Building Museum for an educational boat ride with the Anacostia Riverkeeper and cleanup with Living Classrooms.
Anacostia River Tree Tour with Casey Trees and Anacostia Watershed Society
Join Casey Trees and the Anacostia Watershed Society for a tree walk and boat tour on the Anacostia River.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with the Kingman Island Rangers
Join the Kingman Rangers and WABA for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make its way to the Anacostia.
Anacostia River Discovery Series Boat Tour with Anacostia Watershed Society
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour launching from Kingman Island's dock on the Anacostia River, as part of their Anacostia River Discovery Series.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
Anacostia River Explorers Tour with Anacostia Riverkeeper
Learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential in this guided boat tour led by the Anacostia Riverkeeper.
This ride departs from the Kingman Island Boat Dock (Benning Rd Entrance).
Registration opens on the Anacostia Riverkeeper Eventbrite page on June 23rd.
Reach out to info@anacostiariverkeeper.org with any questions or check out their FAQ page here.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with the Kingman Island Rangers
Join the Kingman Rangers and WABA for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make its way to the Anacostia.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
Anacostia River Discovery Series Boat Tour with Anacostia Watershed Society
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour launching from Kingman Island's dock on the Anacostia River, as part of their Anacostia River Discovery Series.
Anacostia River Explorers Tour with Anacostia Riverkeeper
Learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential in this guided boat tour led by the Anacostia Riverkeeper.
This ride departs from the Kingman Island Boat Dock (Benning Rd Entrance).
Registration opens on the Anacostia Riverkeeper Eventbrite page on August 4th.
Reach out to info@anacostiariverkeeper.org with any questions or check out their FAQ page here.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
Anacostia River Discovery Series Boat Tour with Anacostia Watershed Society
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour launching from Kingman Island's dock on the Anacostia River, as part of their Anacostia River Discovery Series.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
Anacostia River Explorers Tour with Anacostia Riverkeeper
Learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential in this guided boat tour led by the Anacostia Riverkeeper.
This ride departs from the Kingman Island Boat Dock (Benning Rd Entrance).
Learn more and register on the Anacostia Riverkeeper Eventbrite page.
Reach out to info@anacostiariverkeeper.org with any questions or check out their FAQ page here.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with Living Classrooms
Join the Kingman Rangers and WABA for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make its way to the Anacostia.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
Kingman Island Teen Band Summit
Join us outdoors for this family-friendly event to celebrate the environment and make some noise for nature with an exciting roster of teen bands from across the region.
Earth Day Cleanup
Join the Friends of Kingman and Heritage Islands for Anacostia Watershed Society’s 2026 Earth Day Cleanup.
Anacostia River Discovery Series Boat Tour
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour launching from Kingman Island's dock on the Anacostia River, as part of their Anacostia River Discovery Series.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with Living Classrooms
Join the Kingman Rangers and WABA for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make its way to the Anacostia.
DC Bird Alliance Bird Walk
Join DC Bird Alliance for a winter bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands! Advance registration is required.
Spring Soul Stroll
Join CitiLife Development and Goombay Adventures for an urban hike that blends storytelling, interactive art, and photography. You’ll learn about the value of DC’s green spaces and waterways that keep our river ecosystems healthy.
Wild Rice Seeding
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society on March 28th to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in the wetlands surrounding Kingman and Heritage Islands!
Learn more about this free event and register here.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with Living Classrooms
Join the Kingman Rangers and WABA for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make its way to the Anacostia.
FrogWatch Field Monitoring Session
Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program.
DC Bird Alliance Bird Walk
Join DC Bird Alliance for a winter bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands! Advance registration is required.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
DC Bird Alliance Bird Walk
Join DC Bird Alliance for a winter bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands! Advance registration is required.
Third Saturdays - Day of Service with Living Classrooms
Join Living Classrooms for our Third Saturday of the Month Day of Service! Help protect our watershed by removing trash that would otherwise make it’s way to the Anacostia.
DC Bird Alliance Bird Walk
Join DC Bird Alliance for a winter bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands! Advance registration is required.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Join the Kingman Rangers for a community cleanup honoring Dr. King’s legacy and help protect the Anacostia Watershed through collective action!
Outdoor Afro Hike with Ranger Antonio
Join Outdoor Afro for their first hike of 2026. Kingman Island Ranger Antonio will lead the group on a leisurely hike around Kingman and Heritage Islands, where participants will learn about the nature and rich history of the area.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff and your neighbors the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman and Heritage Islands.
Kingman Meadow Mural Unveiling
Join Pipkin Creative and local artist Joel Bergner for the unveiling of a new mural in the Kingman Island Meadow.
Family Fishing
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for a community fishing event on Kingman Island. Learn to add bait to your line, cast and how to reel in your catch.
First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants near the entrance of Kingman + Heritage Islands and the Anacostia River Trail.
Community Yoga Class
Join Bright Bear Yoga for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow.
Family Fishing
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for a community fishing event on Kingman Island. Learn to add bait to your line, cast and how to reel in your catch.
CANCELLED: First Saturdays - Invasive Plant Management Workday
Join DOEE staff the first Saturday of each month to remove invasive plants near the entrance of Kingman + Heritage Islands and the Anacostia River Trail.
DC Bird Alliance Bird Walk
Join DC Bird Alliance for a walk through Kingman Island, identifying the many migrating birds seen on the islands this time of year. Advance registration is required.
Family Fishing
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for a community fishing event on Kingman Island. Learn to add bait to your line, cast and how to reel in your catch. All attendees will need to register using the link provided.