Bike Tour: Climate Change and the Anacostia River Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Oct 11, 2025; 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Prince George's County Group

Location: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, 2nd gazebo

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Mary Ellsworth
   marysellsworth@gmail.com
   301 455 9046
Marlene Mandel
   mmandel9102@gmail.com
   703 927 8102
Rodney Smith
   telerod15@yahoo.com
   301 537 7506

Climate change is no longer just about the future. The planet has reached a 1-degree Celsius increase in heat. Join a bike ride to learn about climate change as it can affect the Anacostia River and nearby communities

Prince George's County Climate Stewards Rod Smith and Mary Ellsworth will lead a 10-mile bike ride with stops to look for evidence of climate change along the Anacostia River and Northwest Branch, with talks about anticipated changes as our region warms.   We'll look for and name some of the many streams that flow into the Anacostia that make up the Anacostia Watershed.   We will identify key wetlands and features that give the potentially rising river and nearby communities resilience against flooding.  We describe some of the on-going research being conducted by area organization to access the impact of temperature and precipitation changes, and also mention some of the resources available for county citizens.  Hands-on activities along the trails will highlight the important roll of trees in adapting to climate change.  Participants will be encouraged to take part in an ongoing game as we ride, ending in a prize for best observations.   
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Level: Moderate (10-mile bike ride at easy pace)

Cost: $0

Signup Instructions: All participants must register and sign waiver online

Bring: Bike & helmet (or rent a CBS bike on site - must bring own helmet), water, snacks, sun screen

Signup Restrictions: Must be able to ride a bike for 10 miles at an easy (8-10 mph) pace with a group of 10-12 riders. No gas-powered bikes

Additional Directions: Meet us at the the Capital BikeShare dock and gazebo by the edge of the river.

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels