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    Anacostia

    Park District of Columbia

For Teachers

Anacostia Park has many different features of potential use to teachers, including fields, wetland areas, the river, and facilities.  The education coordinator will work with your group, at the park or at your school, to facilitate or arrange a quality education experience.  Call (202) 426-6905.

The Weather or Not It's Climate Program can be done in class, through a ranger visit, or in the park.  This program can include a field study on microclimate.

If your students need suggestions for science fair projects or service learning projects feel free to call the park at (202) 426-6905 and ask for the education ranger.

 
Anacostia Park is a site used in the Bridging the Watershed education program for high school students.  It is also a suitable site for service learning projects on sedimentation, water quality, bird and aquatic life.

Did You Know?

A flattened map of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Washington DC is is the middle of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Trash and balloons from the neighborhood or park go from the streets to the Bay and oceans where it may kill marine life. Do your part to keep litter in its place. More...