Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Action Project day! Our students at Turner Elementary had a blast creating beautiful posters, yard signs, and writing letters about the importance of waste control. Preventing litter is one of many ways that our students protect their watersheds, and we are so proud of our 4th graders who believe in spreading that message through visual arts and civic action! Bravo!

Our Environmental Education team has been visiting Turner Elementary and other District schools to run our Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE). Along with a coalition of other environmental education organizations (Casey Trees, Urban Adventure Squad, Nature Forward, and Anacostia Watershed Society, we have collectively served over 1,200 4th graders this school year! Our MWEE connects students to their local environment through a series of school visits, a field experience, and an action project. With a focus on watershed science, MWEEs allow a pathway for students to deepen their environmental literacy skills, critical thinking skills, and leadership qualities. For more information on how to sign your students up for one of our MWEEs, check out our website!

04/16/2026

We're excited to be part of the DC Mayoral Sustainability Forum, where candidates can share their vision for a healthier, greener, and more equitable DC. Green spaces, jobs, and access are things we care about, and we are excited to hear more from the candidates on these topics. 🌱 Join us! Registration is free and open to the public ➡️ dcmayoralforum.org

04/15/2026

Let's meet the staff of our Education team! This week we are featuring Lynn, who is an integral part of our Kingman Island and Education teams! Lynn is a rockstar at connecting with students, teachers, and our community, and we are so grateful to have him as a part of Living Classrooms!

04/10/2026

Our first FrogWatch of 2026 was a success! 🐸 The spring peepers and southern leopard frogs felt like showing off March 19, and we are eager to hear who will join the chorus this month! Thanks to and our 29 volunteers, we can continue to help these valuable species thrive on Kingman + Heritage Islands!

In case you're curious to hear the music of springtime for yourself, the spring peepers and southern leopard frogs have taken up residence at Kingman Island's vernal pool and the southern end of Heritage Island. After your late-day stroll down Kingman's trails, consider pausing to listen for their calls as you enjoy the sunset.

We would also like to extend our thanks to special guest star, the Kingman Beaver, for taking the time to offer us pointers on dam building! 🦫🪵

If you missed the March FrogWatch, registration for April 21st is open! Please hop on over to the Kingman Island events calendar or FrogWatch page to sign up, view our training videos, and join our iNaturalist project. If spots are full, check back in the days leading up to the watch!

04/02/2026

This weekend!

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Let's meet the staff of our Education Team! This week we are featuring Elaina, who is an awesome addition to Living Classrooms' NCR squad! Elaina's inventive ideas, rockstar presence, and commitment to our mission are so appreciated!

03/12/2026

Volunteer registration is now open to all amphibian enthusiasts! With your help, we can track the amphibians that call Kingman Island home.

FrogWatch USA is a nationwide community that counts frog calls and submits that data to an online database. As indicator species, studying our frogs and toads allows us to monitor the health of Kingman Island's ecosystem as a whole. The data our volunteers collect is vital to continue wetland conservation and ensure a safer future for the Island's small residents.

FrogWatch monitoring sessions are a wonderful way to get outside, learn frog calls, practice frog identification, and connect with other nature lovers in the District!

Visit https://www.kingmanisland.com/frogwatch to complete the video orientation, join our iNaturalist project, and register for the 2026 season.

FrogWatch monitoring sessions take place once a month, after sunset. Our sessions are free to attend!

03/02/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY March 4th!!! Join us for the Branching DC Urban Forestry Career Training Info Session! Come and learn how this paid training program prepares you for in-demand careers in arboriculture and urban forestry! At the info session you will learn:

- About upcoming paid training opportunities
- Career pathways in arboriculture, green jobs, & urban forestry
- Get your application questions answered before you apply

When: Wed. March 4th or Mon. March 9th
Time: 12 – 1 pm
Where: Dent House @ 156 Q. St. SW (White House at corner of 2nd & Q St.)

Don't miss this chance to grow your future and DC's canopy. Register today https://forms.office.com/r/sZxRrRQRCH