FDR Grows the National Park System

Mon · Nov 9·Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger in the bookstore exhibit area) · Washington

Ranger discusses FDR’s 1933 expansion of the National Park Service at the memorial’s bookstore exhibit area.

Thu · Nov 19·Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger in the bookstore exhibit area) · Washington

Ranger discusses FDR’s 1933 expansion of the National Park Service at the memorial’s bookstore exhibit area.

Tue · Nov 10·8:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Tour meets in the Theodore Roosevelt Island parking lot next to the footbridge. · Washington

Fall morning walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island’s 2‑mile path with author Melanie Choukas‑Bradley, exploring shore, swamp, boardwalk, trees, wildlife, and island history.

Tue · Nov 10·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play exploring garden plants year‑round in the Bird House Classroom, all ages.

Tue · Nov 10·World War II Memorial (meet the ranger outside of the Pacific Arch) · Washington

Park Ranger leads discussion on Operation Torch’s 1942 North Africa landings, highlighting its pivotal role in the Allied campaign, at the World War II Memorial.

Tue · Nov 10·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Sun · Nov 8·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW Washington, D.C. 20008

Guided 1.5‑mile hike at Peirce Mill retraces Theodore Roosevelt’s rugged trails through uneven, steep terrain, for ages 10 and up.

Sun · Nov 8·Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · Washington

National Park Service volunteer leads a leisurely one‑mile bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, offering binocular loans and tips for beginners, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet at the bookstore in the memorial. · Washington

Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the Korean War Memorial Kiosk. · Washington

Ranger-led exploration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s history and art in front of the Korean War Memorial kiosk.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the plaza at the base of the stairs. · Washington

Ranger-led exploration of Lincoln Memorial history and art on the plaza at its base.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the World War II Kiosk. · Washington

Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger at the World War II Kiosk.