Friends of Kingman and Heritage Island

06/12/2026

PSA to leave no trace and properly dispose of your fishing gear at the islands.

Thanks to City Wildlife for all you do to save our local creatures!

06/06/2026

Friday Night Fishing is back next Friday! Whether you're a seasoned expert or have never fished before, we'd love for you to join us. Bait, tackle, and rods will be provided, and a member of our team will be there to help teach you how to fish!

The event is at Kingman Island from 5pm-8pm and will be first come, first onto the dock. Check out our Eventbrite page for more details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fishing-kingman-island-tickets-1990957962862

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month!🌈

Everyone is welcome at Living Classrooms!💙

05/27/2026

05/23/2026

05/18/2026

📣 SPECIAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT📣

We're teaming up with Casey Trees for a 3-day program called "Kingman Island Stewards: Protect Your Local Park."

Over three days from 8:30-11:30am, educators from Casey Trees and Urban Adventure Squad will guide rising 4th and 5th grade students on morning hikes to explore the islands and recognize the importance of protecting natural spaces. 🔍🌳

On the final day, we'll participate in Living Classrooms Foundation Green Boats program, and clean up litter from the river while paddling kayaks and canoes! ♻️🛶

Dive into environmental learning and earn your Kingman Island Stewards certification this summer. 🏅

Tuesday, July 28-Thursday, July 30
​8:30-11:30am
Grades: rising 4th and 5th
Location: Kingman and Heritage Islands (575 Oklahoma Ave NE)

For more info and to register, visit:
www.urbanadventuresquad.org/kingman

05/18/2026

📣 Become a Kingman Island Steward this summer!

We're teaming up with Casey Trees for a special 3-day program called "Kingman Island Stewards: Protect Your Local Park."

Over three days from 8:30-11:30am, educators from Casey Trees and Urban Adventure Squad will guide rising 4th and 5th grade students on morning hikes to explore the islands and recognize the importance of protecting natural spaces. 🔍🌳

On the final day, we'll participate in Living Classrooms Foundation Green Boats program, and clean up litter from the river while paddling kayaks and canoes! ♻️🛶

Dive into environmental learning and earn your Kingman Island Stewards certification this summer. 🏅

Tuesday, July 28-Thursday, July 30
​8:30-11:30am
Grades: rising 4th and 5th
Location: Kingman and Heritage Islands (575 Oklahoma Ave NE)

For more info and to register, visit:
www.urbanadventuresquad.org/kingman

05/16/2026

Mike and I joined the Anacostia Riverkeeper cleanup yesterday at
The Fields next to Kingman & Heritage Island. Thank you, Trey and Kato!

Friends of Kingman and Heritage Island

05/12/2026

We are cleaning up the area around RFK Fields and Kingman Island! Please meet us at Lot 6 next to Benning rd, where we will begin our cleanup and focus on preventing litter from running off into the Anacostia River!⁠
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Schedule:⁠
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5:00 PM – Meet at RFK Fields⁠
5:15 PM – Welcome and Safety Speech⁠
5:25 PM – Cleanup Begins⁠
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Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you can get dirty, which will protect you from the brush.⁠
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Thank you to Xylem for sponsoring this event!⁠
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988336672512?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/11/2026

Thank you D.C. United for volunteering on Kingman and Heritage Islands!

D.C. United volunteers planted over 500 new native plants and shrubs on Kingman this week. Two new benches were also installed creating much‑needed places for visitors to rest, reflect, and connect with nature. Living Classrooms is so grateful for your time and effort in keeping Kingman and Heritage Islands green and beautiful!💙