Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region

08/04/2026

Upcoming Hospitality Career Training in SW DC!

Living Classrooms are currently registering interested applicants into our next Hospitality Ready DC cohort. This 6-week training focuses on the skills employers are looking for in today's workforce. Train for an American Hospitality and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) certification in front desk, maintenance, housekeeping, or kitchen staff. We will give you new ways attack a job search, market yourself to employers, and advance your career. Find your joy and turn it into an opportunity. Classes begin August 24th, so register today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E5wd795xzH

Not interested in hospitality, maybe our urban forestry training is for you. The upcoming cohort for Branching DC is this November! Join our waitlist today and be among the first to register. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WpUY9GFWh4

06/22/2026

06/05/2026

Dent House Community Fridge Drop!!!

We have Chipotle and Pizza Hut in the fridge today. Carnita, steak, and chicken bowl options.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!🌈

Everyone is welcome at Living Classrooms!💙

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!