GS4DC recently celebrated the awards, fellowships, and appointments of board members and affiliated members. We will be sharing more highlights in the coming weeks— congrats to all!

Happy Friday! Who is in a mood to celebrate? Take a look at photos from our recent gathering, where we honored Brian D. Rodgers, Hazel Ruth Edwards, Jennifer D. Roberts, and Glenn LaRue Smith for their recent achievements and appointments!

What’s a dynamic use of public space? Well, here’s one example! The GS4DC Board of Directors used the picnic tables at Alethia Tanner Park in NoMa to conduct the September Board meeting.

TODAY AT 2PM: CM Brianne Nadeau will be hosting a press conference for Amigos Park in front of the 7/11 at 3146 Mt. Pleasant St, NW. Big announcement to come.

When local kids & disabled #DC residents need physical therapy, community care giver Merary Vasquez gives them a regimen of exercise in Bruce Monroe Community Park. Go ParkRN program! She asks Muriel Bowser & Brianne K. Nadeau to not replace the park with 9 story+penthouse tower.

Thrilled and excited to be co-chairing this favorite conference of my with John Henderson right here in our area! ActiveLivingResearch Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living Green Spaces for DC UMD Public Health Active Living Conference gpred.org/activelivingco…

Have you heard about D.C.’s pickleball boom? Read the latest about DPR’s recreational efforts in Washington City Paper washingtoncitypaper.com/article/538183…

Friends of Oxon Run host monthly community Zoom calls with area organizations to share what they are doing. Join them this Wednesday, November 17th to learn about their podcast on Outdoor Learning. RSVP by emailing [email protected] #dmv #communityengagement

When you give to Green Spaces for DC, every contribution goes directly to supporting the grassroots efforts improving the quality of parks in our community. There's no better day than #GivingTuesday to make an impact.

With the chilly week ahead, we’re longing for warmer days. Happy Monday, DC!