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Be a Junior Naturalist Hike

<p><span data-contrast="none">Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ - 1 ½ miles through the Rock Creek Valley. Come prepared with water, appropriate layers, comfortable hiking shoes, and an open mind willing to practice a new skill. Recommended ages 8+. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Walk may be cancelled</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm. Be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.

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Books and Beyond with a Ranger at Peirce Mill Barn

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW64361549 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64361549 BCX8"> If you have a little one to take care of and are looking for something fun to do, come read and sing all about nature with a park ranger! This program includes nature books, animal puppets, body movements, and songs.</span></span></p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill Barn is located at 2401 Tilden Rd. NW Washington, D.C. 20008.

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Building Camelot: JFK in Georgetown

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Come</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> join a ranger as we</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> walk in the same </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">path</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> of John F. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Kennedy as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">he first arrived </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> Geor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">get</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">own in 1946 as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> a</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">2</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">9-yea</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">r-old</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">congressman</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> to his meteoric rise </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">to our</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> 35</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW235195521 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> Presi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">dent. The t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">our is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">appropriate for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> all ages</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Wear</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> comfortable walking shoes and bring water</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">. This hike will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">utilize</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">sidewalks that can be narrow and uneven at times. It will traverse </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">nearly two</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">miles of neighborhood streets in the</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Georgetown area of DC.</span></span></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW235195521 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">The walk s<span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8">tarts at the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8">Georgetown Waterfront by Swedish Embassy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> on 30</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW147486541 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> street.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW147486541 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span> </span></p>

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Fun with Flora and Fauna

<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">Spend</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8"> Friday afternoons</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8"> and Sunday mornings</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8"> at Rock Creek Park learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">!</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">  </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">Par</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">k Rangers will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">teach</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8"> kids (and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">people</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8"> of all ages) about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park. </span></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237430439 BCX8">Meet the ranger on the Nature Center front porch.</span></p>

Lokalizacja: The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, D.C. 20015.

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Roosevelt at Rock Creek Park

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt, the adventurous president who believed that time spent in nature built character, courage, and a stronger nation. Beginning at Peirce Mill, this 1.5-mile (round-trip) guided hike winds through scenic trails and rugged landscapes that Roosevelt explored while escaping the pressures of the presidency.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This hike covers uneven, tight, rocky terrain with steep elevation changes and may be challenging for some visitors. Participants should wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Recommended for ages 10 and older.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.</span></p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW Washington, D.C. 20008

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Stitching Stories: A Social Stitch Circle at Peirce Barn

<p><span data-contrast="none">Join Rock Creek Park's rangers for Stitching Stories, a community-powered knitting circle inspired by Freedom 250. Enjoy informal conversations about colonial-era fiber arts and how women used handmade textiles in daily life in support of the American Revolution. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is not a class—just a relaxed space for knitters of all levels to gather, chat, and work on their own projects. Bring a piece you’re already working on or start something new!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Barn is located adjacent to Peirce Mill at 2401 Tilden St NW

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After Emancipation History Hike

<p><span data-contrast="none">Step into a powerful and often untold chapter of local history on a 1.5-mile guided hike with a park ranger in the Peirce Mill area. Explore both the lives of formerly enslaved and contemporary individuals who built new beginnings in the community that became Rock Creek Park, discovering who they were, where they lived, and how their resilience and contributions helped shape the park we know today.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walk may be cancelled</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Meet the park ranger by Peirce Mill Barn (2401 Tilden St. NW Washington, D.C. 20008). Visitors may wish to park at Picnic Grove #2 (either side of the creek) or at Picnic Grove #1 across from Peirce Mill and walk to the meet-up spot.

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Mobilizing Memories at Meridian Hill

<p><span data-contrast="none">Meridian Hill Park, colloquially referred to as Malcolm X Park, is known for its beauty, art, recreation, First Amendment space, and illustrious history. Join a ranger for a formal walking tour of the upper and lower terraces when you'll have the chance to visit the various statues and features of the park while exploring the theme of "who we choose to memorialize and why.” The tour meets by the bathrooms inside the park near 15</span><span data-contrast="none">th</span><span data-contrast="none"> Street and Euclid St. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The walk may be cancelled</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Meridian Hill Park is located on 16th St Between Euclid and W Streets NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Meet the ranger inside the park by the bathrooms.

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Ramble with a Ranger

<p>Join a ranger for a pleasant hike through the woods and along the creek. Ranger's choice of route - the hike may be between 1.5-3.5 miles. Come prepared with proper footwear and clothing, water, and curiosity to connect with nature. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center and Planetarium.</p>

Lokalizacja: The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015.

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Ramble with a Ranger

<p>Join a ranger for a pleasant hike through the woods and along the creek. Ranger's choice of route - the hike may be between 1.5-3.5 miles. Come prepared with proper footwear and clothing, water, and curiosity to connect with nature. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center and Planetarium.</p>

Lokalizacja: The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015.

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Ranger Tours at Peirce Mill

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8">Step inside Peirce Mill, a rare surviving 19th-century gristmill in Rock Creek </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW228138884 BCX8">Park, and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8"> discover how waterpower once supported daily life in Washington, DC. Built in the 1820s, the mill served local farmers by grinding grain into flour and cornmeal. On this guided tour, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8"> explore the mill’s machinery, including the waterwheel, gears, and millstones that brought the process to life. Learn how the force of Rock Creek was harnessed to power the mill and the skill </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8"> to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8">operate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228138884 BCX8"> it. Rangers will share stories of the Peirce family and the workers who kept the mill running. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW228138884 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW.

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Ranger Tours at the Old Stone House

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW41823744 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW41823744 BCX8">Step back in time with a ranger-led tour of the Old Stone House, the oldest building in the nation’s capital. Discover what life was like in the 18th century as you explore its simple rooms, learn about early residents, and uncover the stories hidden within its stone walls. Perfect for visitors of all ages, this short tour offers a glimpse into everyday colonial life right in the heart of the city.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW41823744 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: The Old Stone House is located on 3051 M Street NW

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The Art of Landscape: Beatrix Farrand's Enduring Imprint on Dumbarton Oaks

<p><span data-contrast="none">Beatrix Farrand is considered the first commercially successful woman landscape architect in the United States. Dumbarton Oaks Park in Georgetown is one of her lasting legacies. Come explore her creation with park rangers and learn how her design philosophy and unique vision helped shape this landscape, how that vision was nearly lost, and how the NPS and Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy are working to see that vision reimplemented today. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW77357241 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77357241 BCX8">Meet at the Dumbarton Oaks Park sign on R St. NW between 31</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW77357241 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW77357241 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">st</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW77357241 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77357241 BCX8"> St. NW and Avon Pl. NW.  </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77357241 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Walk may be cancelled</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Meet at the Dumbarton Oaks Park sign on R St. NW between 31st St. NW and Avon Pl. NW.

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Fun with Flora and Fauna

<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">Spend</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8"> Friday afternoons</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8"> and Sunday mornings</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8"> at Rock Creek Park learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">!</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">  </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">Par</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">k Rangers will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">teach</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8"> kids (and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">people</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8"> of all ages) about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park.</span></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100313624 BCX8">Meet the ranger on the front porch of the Nature Center.</span></p>

Lokalizacja: The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015.

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Paddle Through Nature: The Potomac by Kayak

<p><span data-contrast="none">Ready to </span><em><span data-contrast="none">paddle through the past and present</span></em><span data-contrast="none">?</span> <br /><span data-contrast="none">Join a Park Ranger for a relaxed </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> just north of the Georgetown Waterfront</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"> Discover hidden stories of the Potomac River</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Explore the river's unique ecology</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Keep an eye out for turtles, herons, and maybe even a bald eagle</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or just in it for the views, this is your chance to </span><em><span data-contrast="none">see the city from a new perspective</span></em><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><strong>Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time for check-in.</strong></p>

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Peirce Mill Grain Fair

<div data-ogsc="black" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Peirce Mill Grain Fair celebrates the long history of farming, milling, and baking in DC and the Mid-Atlantic. Enjoy hands-on activities, cooking demonstrations, and live music at this free, family-friendly festival in Rock Creek Park. And purchase local, whole grain foods at our Shoemaker Street Market. </div> <div data-ogsc="black" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> </div> <div data-ogsc="black" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><u data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Grain Classroom Schedule</u> <br /> <br /><strong data-ogsc="">10:30 to 11:30am:  Multi-Grain Pancakes Family Workshop with FRESHFARM FoodPrints</strong> <br />Families will grind grain by hand, then learn how to make multi-grain pancakes with FoodPrints educator Margi Fineran. <br /> <br /><strong data-ogsc="">12:30 to 1:30pm: Tamale-Making Demonstration with Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas</strong> <br />Learn how to make tamales with chipilin, a nutritious Central American herb. We’ll have samples of these traditional tamales to taste. <br /> <br /><strong data-ogsc="">2:30 to 3:30pm:  Pasta-Making Workshop with FRESHFARM FoodPrints</strong> <br />In this hands-on workshop, FoodPrints educator and pasta expert Carol Murphy will share tips on preparing pasta at home.</div>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW

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Little Tyke Hike at Peirce Mill Barn

<p><span data-contrast="none">Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature! This program includes books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses, and a very short hike. During the walk, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children 6 and under. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill Barn is located at 2401 Tilden St. NW, Washington D.C. 20008

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Roosevelt at Rock Creek Park

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt, the adventurous president who believed that time spent in nature built character, courage, and a stronger nation. Beginning at Peirce Mill, this 1.5-mile (round-trip) guided hike winds through scenic trails and rugged landscapes that Roosevelt explored while escaping the pressures of the presidency.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This hike covers uneven, tight, rocky terrain with steep elevation changes and may be challenging for some visitors. Participants should wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Recommended for ages 10 and older.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.</span></p>

Lokalizacja: Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW Washington, D.C. 20008

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Rock Creek Park Driving Days

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience Rock Creek Park from a different perspective during Scenic Driving Days, one of only two opportunities each year to travel the full length of Beach Drive by car. Enjoy a leisurely drive beneath the forest canopy alongside Rock Creek.  Stop at Picnic Grove #6 to meet park rangers, explore activities and displays, and discover the park’s natural and cultural stories.  Remember to drive slowly, watch for people and wildlife, and enjoy the scenic route through Rock Creek Park!</span></p>

Lokalizacja: The entirety of Beach Drive will be open to automobile traffic. Ranger events will be occurring at Picnic Grove 6.

Rock Creek Park

Building Camelot: JFK in Georgetown

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Come</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> join a ranger as we</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> walk in the same </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">path</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> of John F. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Kennedy as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">he first arrived </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> Geor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">get</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">own in 1946 as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> a</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">2</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">9-yea</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">r-old</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">congressman</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> to his meteoric rise </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">to our</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> 35</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW235195521 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> Presi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">dent. The t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">our is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">appropriate for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> all ages</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Wear</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> comfortable walking shoes and bring water</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">. This hike will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">utilize</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">sidewalks that can be narrow and uneven at times. It will traverse </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">nearly two</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">miles of neighborhood streets in the</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235195521 BCX8">Georgetown area of DC.</span></span></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW235195521 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">The walk s<span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8">tarts at the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8">Georgetown Waterfront by Swedish Embassy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> on 30</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW147486541 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> street.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147486541 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW147486541 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span> </span></p>