The mission of Washington Parks & People is to grow city-wide park-based community health & vitality by nurturing innovation & partnerships.
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19 Feb 2022
Thank you #BlackGirlsVote @hu_bgv for a great day of impact at Malcolm X Park on Meridian Hill!
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12 Oct 2021
'I wanted to save the world but then I realized I could do more to save the world by saving my block.'
Steve Coleman on how investing in community green space promotes a safe and healthy community. Thx @WashingtonParks for saving the green space in my backyard! #ThinkOutside
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2 Feb 2022
For the 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the 🌟environmental justice movement🌟 led by Josephine Butler, who educated thousands of children on the dangers of air pollution before the #climatechange movement ever existed. @WashingtonParks
aaihs.org/josephine-butler-a…
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Washington Parks & People retweeted
19 Jan 2021
We'd like to thank @WashingtonParks along with volunteers from around DC. On MLK Day, they helped us clean up at the Marvin Gaye Greening Center as we prepare to resume programming this week. We greatly appreciate all the support!
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4 Mar 2021
Almost 25 years ago we created the Human Development System (HDS) which uses creative opportunities to facilitate holistic learning for our boys and young men. To Learn more about HDS, visit: bit.ly/3beOn3X
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28 Feb 2021
Please join us for the Opening of the Fusion Grill at Parks & People's historic Barnett's Riverside Cafe, 601 Division Avenue NE/ One Marvin Gaye Way. Today we welcome this new home-grown neighborhood business, by and for the residents of Far Northeast DC! #BlackHistoryMonth
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17 Nov 2020
Happening tomorrow! 👇🏼
12 Nov 2020
On November 18th, join us as we celebrate our Black boys and young men with our 1st virtual #CourageonCanvas. Register today! courageoncanvas.org/
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29 Oct 2020
A special thank you to our amazing @WashingtonParks volunteers! They work with our apprentices to harvest fresh veggies which helps feed our families weekly!
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28 Oct 2020
Get out and vote! #voteearly
27 Oct 2020
In-person, early voting starts today, DC - make a plan to vote, and don’t wait until Election Day!
Get started at dcboe.org.
20 Oct 2020
Join Washington Parks & People for our annual Harvest Fest at the Marvin Gaye Greening Center! This fun-filled and socially distant event will feature a pumpkin patch, fresh produce, trunk-or-treat, and more! For more information contact info@washingtonparks.net
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12 Oct 2020
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay2020, take time to learn about the Nacotchtank people, Anacostia’s original stewards. The anglicized name, Anacostan, is Anacostia River’s namesake. Learn more and explore Native lands here:
bit.ly/2Ba2FQy
onceasitwasdc.org/
#ComeToTheRiver
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28 Sep 2020
Thanks for the shout out! Our landscape architect/project manager Jeff did an amazing job hand-drawing this map.
26 Sep 2020
Super cool ( socially distant) info station on Biltmore today about @RockCreekNPS with a map from @WashingtonParks that was so pretty it’s now on my wall!
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24 Sep 2020
This weekend we celebrate all things Rock Creek Park with #NationalPublicLandsDay and #RockCreekParkDay, the park's 130th birthday! Join in the fun with lots of events and activities, including scavenger hunts, cleanups, and more!
Learn more: buff.ly/331zTAJ
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24 Sep 2020
Recycle your old electronics this Saturday, 9/26 at Kalorama Recreation Center from 10am-2pm! For more information see here: doee.dc.gov/ecycle
22 Sep 2020
We are proud to be named a 2020 Challenge Cost Share Awardee for our project "The Hilltop Park Youth Corps: Reviving Ancient Links from Meridian Hill to Rock Creek," with @RockCreekNPS and NPS! #NationalParkTrust #NationalParkService @LoveRockCreek
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3 Sep 2020
"Columbia Heights Green produced more than 700 pounds of produce, much of it going to Martha’s Table and Miriam’s Kitchen."
Shout out to Kate, Columbia Heights Green's fearless leader! @CoHiGreen
columbiaheightsinsider.com/c…
20 Aug 2020
Thanks, Erin! We love having you come out.
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7 Aug 2020
Looking for a safe way for you, your office, or your organization to get outside? With our acre-long Marvin Gaye Greening Center we are well equipped to host up to 20 volunteers at a time. Email volunteer@washingtonparks.net if you’d like to get involved.
ALT Photo credits: Seneca Wells
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