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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
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 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
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 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)
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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
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?...
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 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.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 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!
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 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!
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 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
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 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
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 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
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 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...
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 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
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 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-...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 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.
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 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 !
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 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
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Kingman Island Friends and Family is still happening on the Islands today!

Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣‍♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌟 Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is STILL ON tomorrow!

⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and kingmanisland.com for an update tomorrow morning.

More info: kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
September 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Fall 🍂 into our NEW Kingman and Heritage Islands Self-Guided Habitat Tour, debuting this Saturday at Kingman Family Day | 🎫kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day

Learn all about the island and critters that call it home, including not so spooky bat facts! 🦇

📅Saturday, September 27th | ⏱️11am- 3pm
September 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If you're down for a little adventure...I'll see ya Saturday. 😏

Got plans this Saturday? Join us for a fun-filled event on Kingman and Heritage Islands.

📅 Saturday, September 27th

🕚11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We'll see you there! More info at kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day.
September 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There must be some kinda glitch in the green matrix because this NEVER happens! We have extra spots available for tonight's clinic!

Meet us at MLK Library from⏰ 5:30-7:30pm.

🔗 Please register to attend:
bit.ly/3N30suz
September 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hey, nerds! 💚

Learn more about the risks of flooding & extreme heat this Saturday at MLK Library. As a lead up to @sundayofaction.bsky.social, @thirdactorg.bsky.social is hosting DOEE experts who will share work on building resilience to extreme weather.

For more: thirdact.org/washington-d...
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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.
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM