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0 Skip to Content Home Future The Future of Kingman + Heritage Islands Island Updates Blog Visit About About The Islands History of the Islands Island Ecosystems Living Classrooms Programs & Events Events Calendar Anacostia Green Boats COVID Safety Guidlines Things To Do Teach From The Island Get Involved Photos Family Day Open Menu Close Menu Home Future The Future of Kingman + Heritage Islands Island Updates Blog Visit About About The Islands History of the Islands Island Ecosystems Living Classrooms Programs & Events Events Calendar Anacostia Green Boats COVID Safety Guidlines Things To Do Teach From The Island Get Involved Photos Family Day Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: Future Visit Folder: About Folder: Programs & Events Photos Family Day Back The Future of Kingman + Heritage Islands Island Updates Blog Back About The Islands History of the Islands Island Ecosystems Living Classrooms Back Events Calendar Anacostia Green Boats COVID Safety Guidlines Things To Do Teach From The Island Get Involved EXPLORE KINGMAN AND HERITAGE ISLANDS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Saturday, October 15 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Experience all the amazing activities the islands offer including paddling, nature walks, fishing, scavenger hunts, and so much more! ACTIVITIES AT KINGMAN ISLAND FAMILY DAY View Map ANACOSTIA GREEN BOATS Read More Do you want to learn about Kingman Lake, our Green Boats program, and the trash that ends up in the lake? Join us at the Green Boats station to meet Living Classrooms staff and learn with us! As the water temperature is too cold, we'll be staying on shore and running land activities including a trash toss and an opportunity to try out our boats on shore. FUTURE OF THE ISLANDS Read More Do you want to learn about current and future plans for Kingman and Heritage Islands? Want to share your thoughts and feedback? Come by to learn about design improvements on the Islands that prioritize conservation and restoration of the natural ecology, and focus on education opportunities for visitors of all ages. MEADOW EXPLORATION Read More Ever wonder what species are thriving in the Kingman Meadow? Come explore this exciting ecosystem using nets and hand lenses to observe some of the smaller inhabitants up close. Living Classrooms guides will be available to help you along your journey of discovery! MEET A FRESHWATER MUSSEL Read More Meet the mussels! You will have the opportunity to meet some of the native freshwater mussels who call the Anacostia River home. See the power mussels have to clean our environment through a water filtration demonstration and join us in making your own clay mussel-model. BARK RANGERS Read More Did you know there are many benefits to our ecosystem when we keep our dogs on-leash while exploring the islands? Stop by to sign the Paw Pledge and have your dog become a Kingman Bark Ranger! Dogs will receive an official Bark Ranger bandana and will help ensure all people and creatures are kept safe and happy on the islands. COMMUNITY CLEANUP Read More Join members of the DC Surfrider Chapter starting at 1:00 pm in a cleanup around Kingman Island! The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network and cleanups like this one. Make sure to bring your reusable water bottle and sunscreen. Cleanup supplies will be provided! SENSORY OBSERVATION EXPLORATION Read More Want to learn how to make observations in nature by using almost all of your senses? Join us in the meadow to find out what you can observe with your eyes, hears, nose, and hands! Participants will be able to use these observations skills for future explorations anywhere you go. TREE BINGO & SCAVENGER HUNT Read More Want to learn why trees are so important in the District? Join Casey Trees, who will have activities for all ages including a Tree Bingo Game and a scavenger hunt using their Kingman & Heritage Islands specific tree guide. You can also learn basic tips for tree ID using the Casey Trees Species Guide! Talk to us about what we do in the city and how you can get free trees for your yard or community. WATERSHED SIMULATION MODEL Read More Are you curious about what causes storm water runoff and flooding in the city? Join us to use a large-scale model to create, test, and visualize how this happens within the District. Work as a team to find and test solutions to a variety of watershed and floodplain problems simulated by the model. NATURE STORYTIME Read More Do you love books and music? Gather in one of our favorite story time spots to hear stories and sing songs that celebrate nature. Free Forest School hosts weekly free play dates on the islands focusing on child-led exploration, which usually close out with a story time just like this one. Come for the fingerplays, stay for the fun boulder-clambering opportunities! FISH OF THE DISTRICT Read More Have you ever wondered about the life hiding just below the surface of the Anacostia River? Come meet our special guests, some of the fascinating native and invasive aquatic species living here in the District. Participants will also learn about opportunities to explore our rivers through fishing! LEARN TO ROW Read More Be Extra-Oar-Dinary and learn how to row like a pro while staying dry on land! Expert rowers from the Anacostia Community Boathouse will teach participants how to row using ergs, a machine used to simulate rowing on the water. TREE WALK Read More Ever want to explore the walking trails of Heritage Island? Interested in learning the difference between native and invasive trees? Join Casey Trees and the Kingman Island Rangers for a guided walking tour of the islands! Participants will learn about island restoration projects and tree identification skills. The 30 minute guided walk will start at 12:30pm at the picnic tables on Heritage Island by the foot bridge. All ages welcome! ASK A RANGER Read More Got a question about the history of the islands? Want to know how the islands are being maintained and restored? Kingman Island Rangers are here to help and happy to answer any of your questions. Rangers will be wearing Kingman and Heritage Island blue Ranger shirts. BIRD WITH US Read More Did you know more than 100 bird species were spotted on the islands last year? How many birds can you find?! Join the DC Audubon Society to learn how to find and identify the island birds using different types of binoculars. CREATE A FIELD GUIDE Read More Take a moment to stop and reflect while you explore the islands by learning to make a field guide with Urban Adventure Squad! Use a field guide to write and draw your observations, questions, and the memories you make on the island, in your neighborhood, or on any adventure. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) HOW DO I GET TO KINGMAN AND HERITAGE ISLANDS? For directs by metro, bus, streetcar, foot or bike, and car visit: www.kingmanisland.com/visit. Parking will be limited. We highly recommend you bike, walk, or take public transit. WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SALE? There will not be food or drink for sale during the event. We welcome you to pack a picnic! Bonus points if it is a zero waste lunch. There will be water jugs available to refill water bottles. ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON THE ISLANDS? Portable bathrooms will be available during the event. IS THIS A KID FRIENDLY EVENT? Yes! All activities are designed for kids and adults. WHAT ARE THE COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS? All COVID health and safety guidelines will be strictly followed. Activities and tables will be spread out throughout the islands to prevent crowds and give everyone an opportunity to explore different areas. All shared items (paddles, nets, art supplies, etc.) will be cleaned in-between each use. CAN I BRING MY DOG? Dogs on a leash are welcome on the islands. Please keep in mind that there will be children and activities which might create a stressful environment for your dog. Be sure to stop by the Bark Ranger table to sign a Paw Pledge and receive a Bark Ranger dog bandana! WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? We recommend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate for outdoor activities including paddling, yoga, and nature walk. All activities will be outside. MAIN ENTRANCE (RFK Stadium Lot 6) 575 Oklahoma Ave NE (map it) Washington, DC 20002 PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE (no parking) 3101 Benning Rd NE (map it) Washington, DC 20002 OPERATING HOURS The islands are open from dawn to dusk For Field Trips, Volunteer Events, and Ranger Program information: kingmanisland@livingclassroomsdc.org Phone: 202-488-0627 Email Address Sign Up Please check your email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! 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