Anacostia Watershed Society’s Saturday Environmental Academy
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Christmas Tree Lighting Guide 2025 · Gaithersburg, MD
About this event
Calling ALL Middle School Students in the Anacostia Watershed! The Anacostia Watershed Society’s Saturday Environmental Academy is accepting applications for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to join our FREE environmental education, outdoor fall program! The program will run on Saturdays from October 4 – November 8, 2025. We meet in front of Shirley Chisholm Elementary School in D.C. Drop-off and pick-up are promptly at 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. respectively. The academic year theme is “Healthy Watershed, Healthy You!” and will include participating in a meditative boat tour on the Anacostia River, planting native trees at a local park, doing a forest bathing session at a local greenspace, participating in an art therapy and wetland exploration session, and more! Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, until all spots are filled, and up until the start date of Oct. 4. Apply, or encourage others to apply A.S.A.P. to secure a spot. Contact Catherine Estes, SEA Program Director, at cestes@anacostiaws.org with any questions. To learn more and to apply, visit: https://www.anacostiaws.org/what-we-do/education/saturday-environmental-academy.html
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Christmas Tree Lighting Guide 2025 · Gaithersburg, MD
- Category
- Arts & culture
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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