The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) seeks a full-time Environmental Educator to inspire and inform youth of all ages about the wonders of the natural world, particularly the workings of the Anacostia Watershed. Through AWS’s environmental education programs, this position will teach watershed education in area classrooms, lead field trips on the Anacostia River, conduct teacher…
The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a full-time Gifts Officer to manage, coordinate, build and cultivate donor relationships with individuals and family foundations and raise significant revenue to help sustain the organization. The Gifts Officer will undertake activities and generate funds that contribute to and help achieve the organization’s annual general operating, special project, and capital…
Beavers: Wetlands’ Overachievers Known as “nature’s engineers,” beavers can alter their surroundings more than any other animal except humans. Once valued for their pelts, still widely viewed as pests who eat trees and cause flooding, beavers are gaining new appreciation as necessary ecosystem managers who can play a role in promoting healthy watersheds and even combating climate change. Local…
Did you know there was a new American Girl doll who loves the Anacostia River? Meet the author of her story and Anacostia High School alum Sharon Dennis Wyeth next Wednesday at the Anacostia Watershed Society’s free virtual Watershed Wednesday! Register for the Zoom link here: https://anacostiaws.salsalabs.org/102021wwhh-theriverandme/index.html