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    Anacostia

    Park District of Columbia

Guest Speakers

If scheduling permits, the park is happy to send a representative to your school or group to discuss park related topics such as the Anacostia Watershed, air quality, the city history, or similar topics.  To arrange for a park staff speaker, call the park at (202) 472-3873

Did You Know?

brown cattails against a clear blue fall sky

Cattails may be among the most useful plants in North America.  Amost all parts of the plant were eaten providing year round food.  The brown fuzzy part has shown antibacterial properties.  The leaves can be made into many household goods including shingles for the house. More...