The SCA’s Urban Tree House Program provides free environmental education programs and field trips designed to ignite a passion for nature in youth (kindergarten through 12th grade) living in Washington, D.C.
Our program goes beyond textbooks! We transform green spaces at Anacostia Park in southeast D.C. into exciting hubs where kids can:
Connect With Nature
Participants have fun experiences in the outdoors, fostering meaningful connections with their local environment.
Get Hands-On
We don’t just talk about conservation – we do it! Kids engage in real-world projects that make a difference, like planting trees and restoring habitats.
Explore & Discover
The Urban Tree House site is a wonderland for curious minds. Students learn about the surrounding land and aquatic ecosystems, including the vital role of the District’s watershed.
Become Environmental Stewards
Through environmental education, the Urban Tree House helps instills a sense of responsibility for our planet and foster conservation principles and stewardship of our favorite parks, public lands, local waterways and natural resources.
Become part of something special. We offer exciting educational and service opportunities for young people who are passionate about the environment.
Explore and learn about natural environments in the Washington, D.C. area.
Use the outdoors as a classroom.
Learn through experience and service.
Empower students to take an active role in caring for the environment.
Environmental literacy.
We offer a range of programming to fit your group’s needs. Here are a few of the different topics we can cover in our lesson:
Water science
Camping 101
Climate change
Environmental stewardship
Ecology and native species
Art in nature
Students grades K-12
Groups with 10-40 students
Registration is FREE!
Register Your Group
Parking Info
Learn more about Anacostia Park
Required for Each Participant: Refillable water bottle, face mask, proper footwear for outdoor play
Strongly Recommended:
Bug spray, sunscreen
Together, we can inspire the future generation of conservation leaders!
Urban Tree House | Washington D.C.
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, D.C. 20020
Phone: (202) 753-0913
