Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Urban & Regional Planning prepares you to solve the critical challenges facing urban communities around the world. You’ll learn from industry scholars and practitioners in the classroom while developing your skills outside of class through applied problem-solving, international travel, independent research, and networking events. Upon completing the program, you’ll have the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to effectively and responsibly shape the communities of tomorrow. Join our webinar on Monday, January 23 at noon ET to learn more. Read more and register.

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service Opportunities

Our friends at the Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting a number of service opportunities in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of social action. Give back to your community and Rock Creek by volunteering at a litter cleanup or invasive removal event.

Saturday, January 14

Oasis Restoration at Trail 9 from 10am-12pm: Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event. Trail 9 is near the intersection of Broad Brand Road and Beach Drive NW for planning purposes. More info and register.

Parkside Beach Drive Litter Cleanup from 10am-12pm: Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Stream Team Leaders of Parkside GREEN for a litter removal restoration event. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all. Additional information will be sent from the event leader one business day before the event. More info and register.

Monday, January 16

Oasis Restoration at Reservation 630 West from 10am-12pm: Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event. More info and register.

Oasis Restoration at Reservation 630 East from 10am-12pm: Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Rock Creek Weed Warrior Leader, Rena Subotnik, for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader one business day before the event. More info and register.

Carter Barron Amphitheater Cleanup from 12pm-2pm: Please join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a cleanup of the Carter Barron amphitheater. We will remove debris, paint, clear leaf litter, weed, sweep, and trim back invasive plants, helping preserve the amphitheater while it awaits future restoration. This is a unique opportunity to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the amphitheater and help take care of an important community resource. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader one business day prior to the event. More info and register.

Oasis Restoration at Fort Slocum from 1pm-3pm: Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader 24 hours before the event. More info and register.

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Chelsea Allinger (she/her) is GGWash's executive director. Before coming to GGWash in 2021, she spent nearly 15 years working in different capacities on land policy, urban policy, and community development. Outside of GGWash, Chelsea is a doctoral candidate in public policy and public administration at George Washington University. She served as an elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, DC, from 2019-2023.