06/03/2026
Powerful stories. Creative voices. A deeper connection to community and nature.
“From Anacostia with Love: An Environmental Journey” is a remarkable new collection of essays, poems and photographs created by talented Anacostia High School seniors documenting their experiences exploring parks, rivers, forests and historic sites across the region.
Through a partnership between UDC, DC Public Schools, Nature-Wise and Pepco, students spent the summer discovering the environment around them while developing their voices as writers, storytellers and advocates.
From reflections on the Anacostia River to visits connected to the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman’s family history, the project empowered students to explore both nature and identity in meaningful ways.
Congratulations to these incredible young authors for sharing their creativity, insight and passion with the world.
Anacostia High School Students Chronicle Nature and Community in New Book, 'From Anacostia with Love' | University of the District of Columbia