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Want to chat more about what’s coming to Kingman + Heritage Islands? Join us May 12th for our next community meeting on education & programming! eventbrite.com/e/150968026431

Our @EasternHS scholars spent their sunny Saturday morning serving the community by volunteering with @AnacostiaRrkper to help clean up Kingman Island! @KingmanFriends @DCCollegeCareer @EnrollDCPS

Let's work to make #EarthDay everyday! Here's how you can celebrate Earth every day: 💚 Visit a DC park 💚 Plant a tree 💚 Use eco-friendly items 💚 Recycle glass and plastics 💚 Visit reduceenergyusedc.com and take the pledge #SaveMoreThanMoney #ReduceEnergyUseDC

It is happening! Join us TONIGHT at 6:30pm to learn about exciting restoration projects and outdoor classrooms improvements on Kingman and Heritage Islands! RVSP: kingman_update.eventbrite.com w/ @livingclassroom @KingmanFriends @FOKPcivic @OnTheTerraceDC

Enjoy visiting Kingman and Heritage Islands State Conservation Area? Us too! To ensure the safety and sustainability of this treasured resource, please observe the following. 🌸

During the pandemic, spending time outdoors has become even more important for many of us. Here are a few tips to keep yourself healthy and help maintain access to parks, trails, and waterfronts. recreateresponsibly.org. #RecreateResponsibly #KingmanIsland

Help bring a food hall to Benning Road, near #KingmanIsland, by voting for Ward 7 resident, Mary Blackford, in Essence and Pine-Sol’s “Build Your Legacy” competition, which will award $100,000 to a Black woman-owned business. Voting ends tomorrow: essence.com/your-legacy3/

#KIBF would’ve been kicking into high gear right about now. If you’re missing the islands like we are, relive some of the awesome sets from last year, close your eyes and remember that good times will come again! @DCMusicReview dcmusicreview.com/kingman-island…

Enjoy a virtual boat tour while sheltering at home. Wave to #KingmanIsland as you pass! ggwash.org/view/77295/tak…

Enjoy a virtual boat tour while sheltering at home. Wave to #KingmanIsland as you pass! ggwash.org/view/77295/tak…

Today is #EarthDay - honor its 50th Anniversary by participating in the #citynaturechallenge this weekend! Grab the whole family and help track the wildlife in the Baltimore and DC metro areas! . Visit iNaturalist.org for more information.

“I feel a lot of pressure to work toward making sure people have opportunities to connect with nature and make sure that’s equitable,” says Lee Cain, director of Kingman Island. districtfray.com/articles/dc-gr…

#KingmanIsland is currently open and a great place to escape boredom while practicing responsible social distancing! washingtonian.com/2020/03/19/4-d…

'Tis with a very heavy heart that we make this announcement. We'll miss you all! Please consider donating your ticket purchase to @livingclassroom to support DC students. More info about your donation and/or refund found here: ow.ly/72UV50yQfPN

This spotted salamander lives near the vernal pool on #KingmanIsland, a special place that is full of water in spring and dries up in summer. Kingman & Heritage Islands Conservation Area is home to critical ecosystems that support @livingclassroom's hands-on education programs.

DC, let's stop the spread of germs: -Wash hands often for at least 20 secs using soap & water -Don’t touch your face with unwashed hands -Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue -Trash the tissue -No tissue? Use your upper sleeve -Stay home when sick Coronavirus.dc.gov

Remember, kids under 10 enter free on May 2nd (and every day)!

We're loving @FrontCountrySF's new single and getting stoked for their set on the island on May 2nd! ow.ly/8sqF50yHUTh

Do you have stories from Kingman and Heritage Islands? Through March, we are working with @anacostiaws' Stewards Program & @DOEE_DC to document memories of the islands. Please add yours and then share the opportunity with a neighbor! bit.ly/KingmanMemories #KingmanIsland

The lineup is here! All the music in one great day, for an incredible cause. See you on the island! Tix at: bit.ly/kibf20TW . #KIBF #TakeMeToTheIsland #musicwithamission #festivalforacause #202creates