Volunteer Orientation

Lots of amazing people volunteer here at WABA! Join us for a rundown of volunteer opportunities.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 28, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 28, 2024.

 

Meetup

Bicycling Advocates Meetup – Prince George’s County

Come chat, meet other cyclists and advocates, and share your thoughts about community needs and WABA’s advocacy agenda for summer-fall 2024 and beyond.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on June 20, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on June 20, 2024.

 

Meetup

Biking on the sidewalk: an FAQ

Should you? Is it allowed? How can you do it safely?

Here’s a quick video explainer.

Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes on July 9, 2024.

Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 9, 2024.

 

Call your Councilmembers about the Connecticut Ave Bike Lane

DDOT’s plan is bad, and the Council needs to use the budget to make it better.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 10, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 10, 2024.

 

Popsicle Social!

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.

 

Meetup

Popsicle Social!

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.

 

Meetup

Popsicle Social!

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.

 

Meetup

Popsicle Social!

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.

 

Meetup

Webinar: Making Street Art in DC

Come learn about the ways the DC government, local organizations, artists, and residents work together to create vibrant art throughout DC’s neighborhood streets!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 18, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 18, 2024.

 

Class

Trail Ranger Nature Walk

Join the DC Trail Rangers and herbalist and environmental educator Holly Poole-Kavana of Little Red Bird Botanicals for a plant walk.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 31, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 31, 2024.

 

Meetup

Tales & Trails: The Parks of Capitol Hill

Did you know that the history of Washington, DC can be told through its parks?

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.

 

Ride

Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill

Did you know that in 1932 over 20,000 Black and white World War I veterans camped in Anacostia Park for two months for just compensation for their combat pay?

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.

 

Ride

Tales & Trails: Anacostia Park

Join the DC Trail Rangers and National Park Service for a local history tour of the surrounding areas of Anacostia Park.

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.

 

Ride

Let’s keep Beach Drive car-free on weekends in Montgomery County

If you love the open parkway on Beach Drive in Montgomery County, the agency needs to hear from you.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 24, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 24, 2024.

 

Cautious Optimism on Connecticut Ave, and other Advocacy Opportunities

This isn’t over, but it is a time to breathe a sigh of relief and have a bit of a celebration (another ride on Connecticut, anyone?)

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 16, 2024.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 16, 2024.

 

South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project In Person Meeting

Speak up for a safer, bikeable South Dakota Ave NE

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 15, 2024.

 

Meetup

South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project Virtual Meeting

Speak up for a safer, bikeable South Dakota Ave NE

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 15, 2024.

 

Meetup

MoCo Bicycling Advocates Meetup

Let’s hang out and talk about how to make biking in Montgomery County even better!

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on May 21, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on May 21, 2024.

 

Meetup

Call on the County Council to fund safer biking and walking

The council needs to hear your support for funding bike projects, the parks department, planning capacity, and an ebike voucher program.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 7, 2024.

 

Filmed by Bike: Bike Love

9 short films about how bicycling changes lives!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 6, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 6, 2024.

 

Meetup - Partner Event

Ask Prince George’s to Fund Safe Streets and Bike Programs

Will you join us in signing on to ask the County Council and County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ Administration to make our streets safer and improve biking? 

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 1, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 1, 2024.

 

Cycle of Life: Green Youth Ride

As the chaos and stress of exams and finals approach, take a deep breath and take time to be outside. A relaxed bike ride is a great way to take a break from studying and appreciate our surroundings.

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 29, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on April 29, 2024.

 

Ride

Breakfast in Nest: Mother’s Day Birding Walk

Ever heard the common refrain “the early bird gets the worm”? Well, the early birder gets to see that early bird. Come out this Mother’s Day for a wonderful morning walk with the Trail Rangers, the National Park Service, and Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens; and get the chance to see the peak of the […]

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 24, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 24, 2024.

 

Meetup

Petition: Don’t cancel the Connecticut Ave protected bike lanes

Any safety improvements on Connecticut Avenue must improve the safety for all users, including people on bikes.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 23, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on May 23, 2024.

 

Bike to Work Day

It’s the best commute of the year!

Event: Last updated by Trey Robinson on May 13, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Trey Robinson
on May 13, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event

Tell us how you’d like to get involved in Prince George’s County advocacy!

There are lots of ways to help out!

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 9, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 9, 2024.

 

Ward 5 Family Biking: Revenge of the Fifth

Food Trucks (to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo, also this day!) beer specials for adult riders and kid-friendly activities!

Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 7, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 7, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event

DC History Conference: The Growth of Bicycling in Washingotn

Learn about the 50-year political struggle to improve Washington’s bicycling facilities from longtime advocate Peter Harnik.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 1, 2024.

 

Meetup

Interview with Alyssa Proudfoot Siegel

“The built environment is kind of essential. Having those safe connections for folks to get to the places they need to go, to have the option.”

Blog Post: Last updated by Michelle Shin on April 30, 2024.

Blog Post: Last updated by Michelle Shin
on April 30, 2024.

 

Walking Tour: Downtown DC Public Realm Plan

Come join us for a walking tour of the recently published Downtown DC Public Realm Plan!

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 25, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 25, 2024.

 

Meetup