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.

Tue · Nov 10·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 19·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play explores outdoor wonders in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with nature‑themed activities for toddlers and caregivers, for all ages.

Thu · Nov 19·World War II Memorial (outside the Pacific Pavilion on the south side of the memorial) · Washington

Park Ranger leads discussion on the controversial cost of the 1943 Battle of Tarawa outside the Pacific Pavilion on the south side of the World War II Memorial.

Thu · Nov 19·9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W. , Washington

They Might Be Giants perform four nights at the 9:30 Club, Washington, ages 16 and up.

Thu · Nov 19·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Floor 1, Ronald Reagan Bldg and International Trade Center, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Capital Book Fest, a pop‑up book sale, returns to Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month.

Fri · Nov 20·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.

Ranger-led junior naturalist hike through Rock Creek Valley, covering half to one‑and‑half miles, teaches observation skills; meet on the Center front porch, ages 8+, bring water and layers.

Fri · Nov 20·Peirce Mill Barn is located at 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Read and sing about nature with a park ranger, featuring nature books, animal puppets, body movements, and songs at Peirce Mill Barn.

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.