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On October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
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The District’s Proposed Bottle Bill is for the People of DC

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Nat Leinbach On Wednesday, October 1, over one hundred people attended the public hearing for the District’s Bill 26-0058...

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On September 26, 2025October 3, 2025
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This is a Critical Moment to Support National Parks – Here’s How You Can Help

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Nat Leinbach One of the best ways to support access to national parks and public lands is to understand...

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On June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
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Gardens Galore!

InNewsByNat Leinbach

An Article by Mariana Fariña Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: The Passion of a Father-Daughter Duo A visit to the Kenilworth Aquatic...

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On August 30, 2024September 4, 2024
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Alex’s Summer Experience with The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Alex Lopez It was a pleasure working with the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens together with the National Park...

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On August 30, 2024September 4, 2024
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Farewell, Shannah!

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Shannah Cumberbatch Hello Friends, All good things must come to an end… I began my journey with the Friends...

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On July 12, 2024July 15, 2024
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Community Voices: Leave Your Footprint on the Park

InNewsByNat Leinbach

     Our elders know the secrets, have the stories and hold the keys to what our communities used to...

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On March 31, 2024March 31, 2024
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Walter McDowney, Park Hero

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Joe Lapp I want to tell you about one of my personal national park heroes, Walter McDowney. Walter grew...

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On December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
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Why The Lily Ponds Make Me Happy

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Joe Lapp “The lily ponds,” as I called the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens while growing up on nearby Douglas Street,...

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On November 6, 2023November 6, 2023
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FoKAG & Anacostia Community Museum: Women’s Environmental Leadership Summit Recap

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Shannah Cumberbatch Our very own Shannah Cumberbatch was invited to speak on a panel at the Women’s Environmental Leadership...

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On September 3, 2023September 3, 2023
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A Changing Neighborhood, A Constant Park

InNewsByNat Leinbach

By Joe Lapp Thanks to Helen Fowler’s advocacy and constant care from the National Park Service, the ponds that make...

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