UPDATE: ALL BOATING SESSIONS FROM APRIL 24 - MAY 22 HAVE BEEN FILLED.

Thank you for your interest in the Anacostia Green Boats program on Kingman Island. The sessions we have made available so far have been filled. However, there will be more sessions made available starting in May! Please check back with us after Mothers Day or add your email below to be the first to know!

Community Partner Access

We’re excited to offer our community partners early access to Anacostia Green Boat reservations before they are made available to the general public. Sign up today!

About Anacostia Green Boats

Join us this summer on Saturdays at high tide for a free opportunity to paddle and clean the river! See our Events Calendar for session times.

Each Saturday DOEE and Living Classrooms will be hosting 2 boating sessions, each session lasting 2 hours. These sessions are part of a citizen science program focused on collecting marine debris (typically plastic bottles) from the Anacostia River. We'll weigh it, count it, and measure the volume of the various types of trash we collect while paddling. The data you help us obtain is critical to informing policy and education focused on reducing litter that washes into the river.

Each 2 hour session includes an orientation, 60-90 minutes of paddling time, and a short trash sorting and weighing period at the end. You’ll be assisted and guided by staff certified in paddling education and CPR/First Aid. The program will run on Saturdays for the duration of the summer from April 24 to August 28. Currently you are permitted to reserve a slot up to one month in advance. Use the appointment scheduler below to check for the current available dates.

Things to know…

1) This is a weather sensitive event. Living Classrooms reserves the right to cancel in the event of bad weather.
2) All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver form onsite prior to boarding a boat. [Read the liability form here]
3) The boats are two-seat boats. We do not currently offer solo boats.
4) At least one passenger must be 18 years or older.
5) Paddles and life vests will be provided with the boating session.
6) Life vests are required to be worn at all times.
7) Participants are asked to collect marine debris during their boating session. At the end of your session we will sort and weigh the debris that has been collected.

RESERVE A BOAT TODAY!

FAQ’s

Do I need to know how to swim to sign up?

You do NOT have to be able to swim to participate as all participants are required to wear life jackets the entire time they’re on the water.

Can I use this for my volunteer/community service hours?

Yes! Just let us know what we need to sign or fill out for you.

Where is Kingman Island?

It’s on the Anacostia River next to the RFK stadium. If you register, we will send you detailed directions.

Can I bring my children?

Any children (under 18) need a signed waiver from their parent or legal guardian to participate.

Children under the age of 16 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian AND they must be accompanied ON THE WATER by someone 18 or older.

When can I register for future cleanup dates?

Registration for clean-ups will open within a month of their scheduled date. We will give as much advanced notice of these release dates as possible on the website. Sign up for our mailing list to be among the first to know!