Volunteers in blue t-shirts actively digging in a garden bed on a sunny day.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Monthly Volunteer Event

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

  • Monthly on the fourth Saturday at 9:00 AM from June 27, 2026 to October 24, 2026
  • Free

Join us for a morning of stewardship volunteering at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! 

Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required.

Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds. This event will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly and plan to work outside!

All necessary tools and supplies will be provided, including gloves, boots, waders, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, trash bags, trash pickers, etc.. We recommend you bring a water bottle, snack, hat, bag/backpack, a change of clothes, and sun protection. Please wear clothes and shoes you aren't afraid to get wet or muddy and dress according to the weather. Please wear or bring long socks to wear inside of the waders/boots. We recommend that you do not wear jewelry.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

1550 Anacostia Ave NE Washington, Maryland 20019

Latitude and Longitude 38.912770, -76.941998

Schedule

Days:

Monthly on the fourth Saturday

Dates:

June 27, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Becky George

Contact Us

Event Type

  • Volunteer Event