For almost 26 years, the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) has led efforts to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its watershed communities in order to make the river and its tributaries swimmable and fishable once again. These efforts include environmental education, stewardship, community engagement, and recreation.

Lee Cain, Director of Recreation at AWS, began working at AWS in 2006 as an environmental educator, and now leads stewardship and recreation programs with local and regional watershed partners. He enjoys kayaking and is always happy to share the secrets of the Anacostia to those who are interested. Read on to find out more about what you can do to help restore the river, and how to enjoy to enjoy the river this summer from Ballpark Boathouse at Diamond Teague Park!

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Up and down the Anacostia River we're seeing the river itself become the centerpiece of a thriving community, and in a truly sustainable way. The Capitol Riverfront is one of the best examples of this terrific trend.

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Give your home a makeover at EVO Furniture Gallery, located in the Foundry Lofts at 300 Tingey Street, SE in the Capitol Riverfront! 

 

EVO is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays), and on Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

This summer join your Capitol Riverfront neighbors for Rockin' the Block Concert Series, a new take on the traditional "front porch" concert, at the middle block stage of Canal Park in the heart of the Capitol Riverfront.

Rockin' the Block will be held the first Wednesday of each month beginning June 3rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; and will feature great bands, food and beverages from neighborhood restaurants, lawn games, and more. Join us on June 3rd for the sounds of high-energy party band ForTheWin!

As the Nationals settle into their groove and climb in the standings, fans and Capitol Riverfront residents now have one more thing to cheer about - Hill Country Barbecue's new pop-up barbecue sandwich shop dubbed The Home Stand.

Located at 1244 South Capitol Street, SE, the future site of a mixed-use project by The JBG Companies, just across the street from Nationals Park's centerfield gate, The Home Stand will offer the Hill Country Barbecue experience to fans on their way to and from the game.

With picnic table seating for 200 and beer/wine offerings coming soon, The Home Stand adds another taste of summer to the Capitol Riverfront. The schedule for this weekend is as follows:

Friday 5/22 at 5:00 pm for a 7:05 pm - soft opening
Saturday 5/23 at 2:00 pm for a 4:05 pm game - soft opening
Sunday 5/24 at 11:00 am for a 1:35 pm game - official opening

Open on home game days two hours before first pitch through midnight, The Home Stand will be a hot neighborhood spot for barbecue, beer, and baseball! 

Tour de Fat is back in Yards Park and better than ever! Enjoy fun times, bikes, and brews next Saturday, May 30th as the tour kicks off in Washington, DC.

Festivities will begin at 11:00 am with a costumed bicycle parade (registration at 10:00 am), followed by eclectic entertainment, bike contests, dance contests, local food, and New Belgium beverages until 5:00 pm.

Tour de Fat will also host three whimsical performances during the Yards Park concert next Friday, May 29th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This festival is free and open to all ages.

Bring your smile and best costume for a grand time at Tour de Fat in the Capitol Riverfront!

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