Events: Celebrate Earth Day

EventsBy Maya Hopkins (Former Engagement Intern) April 15, 2024

Image by Diane Krauthamer licensed under Creative Commons.

Anacostia Community Museum is celebrating our Earth by hosting an activity packed family day with a variety of community partners. There will be opportunities to go on a historical based walking tour, learn more about the DC tree canopy landscape, create a chalk mural, learn about the art of woodworking, explore plant care, and more! Learn more & RSVP here.

Wednesday, April 17:

Experience Water Bar: National Landing BID and Coalition for Smarter Growth are hosting an evening of networking, drinks, and exploring The Water Bar at Water Park in Crystal City. The Water Park is a public park featuring new food concepts, a water sculpture, and beautiful placemaking. This event is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow urbanists while enjoying tasty snacks and drinks from the Water Bar or any of the other unique restaurants in the park. Learn more & RSVP here.

Reimagine White Oak at an open house: The Friends of White Oak are hosting a community open house where the public can hear directly from the developers building new projects in the White Oak area in Maryland. There will be space for conversation as well as light refreshments and raffle prizes. This is a great chance for residents and businesses in White Oak to learn more about future growth in the area. Learn more & RSVP here.

Thursday, April 18:

Check out the Undesign the Redline exhibit: From April 11 to July 11, Undesign DC will be holding their interactive exhibit, Undesign the Redline at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library. The exhibit explores how segregated communities developed in the 20th century and its lasting effect of racial inequity. Undesign the Redline will provide important context, and a platform to explore ways Ward 3 can address racial inequities manifested by a lack of housing that is broadly affordable. On Thursday, April 18, there will be a talk at the exhibit to show how a century of redlining disinvestment, and the War on Drugs paved the way for gentrification in DC. Learn more here.

Sunday, April 21:

Join a transportation block party for older adults: On Sunday April 21, WABA and a host of partners are teaming up to bring the “Older Adult Transportation Block Party” to facilitate conversation with older adults about traffic safety when moving around DC. There will also be trivia, music, speakers, vendors, and space to hear from and talk with transportation experts and community leaders in the DC transportation realm. Learn more & RSVP here.

Two weeks until our Sweet Sixteen!

Don’t miss out, get your tickets for GGWash’s Sweet Sixteen: GGWash turns sixteen this year and we’re throwing a party to celebrate all the wonderful people who show up every day to help make this region great. With 16 years of progress to celebrate and big dreams for the future, we invite you to join us at our Sweet Sixteen! Learn more & RSVP here.

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