Rock Creek National Park

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation’s capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.

Our country’s history abounds within the park. Visitors walk in the footsteps of Piscataway Indians, the Old Stone House attests to a time when Washington, D.C. was a new capital, Peirce Mill reminds us how a new technology aided the economic growth of the nation, and Civil War remnants divulge stories of unrest. Ultimately, the establishment of Rock Creek Park in 1890, “...for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States” served as an inspiration for the creation of future National Parks.

Location: Rock Creek National Park is in Washington, D.C.

Field Studies offered:

• Alien Invaders
• Talkin' Trash
• Water Canaries
• Watershed Watchdogs
• Herring Highway (site-specific module)

Study Sites:

Picnic Grove 1
	Field Studies available: Alien Invaders, Don't Get Sedimental, Talkin' Trash, Water Canaries, Watershed Watchdogs Habitat: Woodland edge, river/stream bank Terrain: Mostly flat grassy areas; creek banks steep in places Suitable for the disabled Facilities: Restrooms nearby Additional Info: Can accommodate up to 40 students. Bring lunches and beverages.
Picnic Grove 6
	Field Studies available: Alien Invaders, Don't Get Sedimental, Talkin' Trash, Water Canaries, Watershed Watchdogs Habitat: woodland Edge Terrain: Mostly flat, grassy open space Facilities: Restrooms nearby Additional Info: Can accommodate up to 40 students
Thompson's Boat House
	Field Studies available: Alien Invaders, Talkin' Trash, Watershed Watchdogs Habitat: Woodland Edge Terrain: Mostly flat, rocky shore near creek; some banks too steep to climb Facilities: Restrooms nearby Additional Info: Can accommodate up to 40 students. Site available in the morning during autumn and early spring

For more information on Rock Creek National Park, including directions, visitor information and hours of operation, visit their official website: http://www.nps.gov/rocr/