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Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments.
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments.
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service!
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service!
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up:
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up:
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts.
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts.
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
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One of the many newly-planted beds in front of Wheatley in #TrinidadDC. Big thanks to the folks from Love and Carrots, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, @doeedc.bsky.social, and most importantly, the families who turned out to dig in and water our new plants today!
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
One of the many newly-planted beds in front of Wheatley in #TrinidadDC. Big thanks to the folks from Love and Carrots, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, @doeedc.bsky.social, and most importantly, the families who turned out to dig in and water our new plants today!
We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of @dcpolicedept.bsky.social.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of @dcpolicedept.bsky.social.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾♀️
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾♀️
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop.
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop.
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided.
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided.
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
We're sure to have a spooky, fun time!
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We're sure to have a spooky, fun time!
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
Residents, contractors, and interested parties are invited to join us for an informational session on the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan.
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Residents, contractors, and interested parties are invited to join us for an informational session on the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan.
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
🌳 Introducing: First Saturdays🌳
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🌳 Introducing: First Saturdays🌳
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
October 18th - Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances and clothing with Fix-It DC.
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
October 18th - Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances and clothing with Fix-It DC.
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Take a peek at the final results of our 2024 air monitoring survey: tinyurl.com/HAAPMSURVEY
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Take a peek at the final results of our 2024 air monitoring survey: tinyurl.com/HAAPMSURVEY
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
Since you're a part of our exclusive BlueSky club, we're basically besties.
And besties share secrets...
(((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event.
Save the date and check back for the link next week.
⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
And besties share secrets...
(((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event.
Save the date and check back for the link next week.
⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie
ALT: a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie
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October 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Since you're a part of our exclusive BlueSky club, we're basically besties.
And besties share secrets...
(((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event.
Save the date and check back for the link next week.
⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
And besties share secrets...
(((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event.
Save the date and check back for the link next week.
⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
Happy Monday, Sustainaholics!
Remember, you can't recycle the weekend, but you CAN gear up for the week with a reusable♻️ coffee cup. 💚 ☕SILVER LINING 😜
Remember, you can't recycle the weekend, but you CAN gear up for the week with a reusable♻️ coffee cup. 💚 ☕SILVER LINING 😜
a woman wearing a blue hat drinks from a white cup
ALT: a woman wearing a blue hat drinks from a white cup
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October 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Happy Monday, Sustainaholics!
Remember, you can't recycle the weekend, but you CAN gear up for the week with a reusable♻️ coffee cup. 💚 ☕SILVER LINING 😜
Remember, you can't recycle the weekend, but you CAN gear up for the week with a reusable♻️ coffee cup. 💚 ☕SILVER LINING 😜
Thanks for joining us last weekend for the 5th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day!
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thanks for joining us last weekend for the 5th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day!
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
Calling all artists! The 2025 Fish Art contest is now open.
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Calling all artists! The 2025 Fish Art contest is now open.
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and Paint Giveaway Event
📅Saturday, October 25 from 9am-1pm
📍DC Armory Lot #8 (1910 E Capitol St SE)
🔗Registration Required: www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
📅Saturday, October 25 from 9am-1pm
📍DC Armory Lot #8 (1910 E Capitol St SE)
🔗Registration Required: www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and PaintShare™ Giveaway Event
Recycling event for leftover paint Households may drop off any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses may drop off any amount of latex paint, but limits may apply to oil-based paint. Visit www...
www.paintcare.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and Paint Giveaway Event
📅Saturday, October 25 from 9am-1pm
📍DC Armory Lot #8 (1910 E Capitol St SE)
🔗Registration Required: www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
📅Saturday, October 25 from 9am-1pm
📍DC Armory Lot #8 (1910 E Capitol St SE)
🔗Registration Required: www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
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Scenes from today’s @doeedc.bsky.social Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Watching kids run around with butterfly nets really helped me forget all the Everything Else. Thanks to @hillfamilybiking.org for all the enthusiasm!
September 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Scenes from today’s @doeedc.bsky.social Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Watching kids run around with butterfly nets really helped me forget all the Everything Else. Thanks to @hillfamilybiking.org for all the enthusiasm!
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A beautiful, amazing Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Over 100 native flower and plant suncatchers made! Thanks to @doeedc.bsky.social for such a lovely community event!!!
September 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A beautiful, amazing Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Over 100 native flower and plant suncatchers made! Thanks to @doeedc.bsky.social for such a lovely community event!!!
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Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is TODAY! One of my favorite nature spots in DC, I'm honored to lead a nature craft again this year. We'll be making suncatchers with native flowers and leaves. Come join us, enjoy the natural beauty of Kingman Island, and hang out with neighbors and friends.
Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is near!
Immerse yourself in a day of nature, adventure, and connection! From boat tours and paddling to bird walks and fishing, Kingman Island Friends and Family Day has something for everybody.
Register here: www.kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day.
Immerse yourself in a day of nature, adventure, and connection! From boat tours and paddling to bird walks and fishing, Kingman Island Friends and Family Day has something for everybody.
Register here: www.kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day.
September 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is TODAY! One of my favorite nature spots in DC, I'm honored to lead a nature craft again this year. We'll be making suncatchers with native flowers and leaves. Come join us, enjoy the natural beauty of Kingman Island, and hang out with neighbors and friends.