Throughout our National Parks, Friends groups ensure lands are preserved, rivers are cleaned, and wildlife is protected. For Friends groups serving parks in urban locales, the moral imperative differs. Historically, Anacostia Park has been impacted by racial and economic inequities--from the establishment of segregated recreation areas and sewage infrastructure that polluted the river, to interstate construction that cut off access to nearby neighborhoods. Today, Friends of Anacostia Park partners with the National Park Service to restore the natural and built environment of this beloved national park. With improvement projects such as litter and invasive species removal, tree mulching and planting, picnic table assembly, and trash can replacement, we envision a clean Anacostia Park that supports a vibrant ecosystem. Your help ensures that one of D.C.'s largest and most storied green spaces is safe and well-maintained for all. If your backyard was a national park, what would you do?