Restoring an Historic American treasure in the Nation’s capital
Restoring an Historic American treasure in the Nation’s capital
Dumbarton Oaks Park
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Restoration in action
Historically significant
“What is the significance of a park in the city?
One of the most important functions that it can provide is for the human spirit.”
- E.O. Wilson
Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy is restoring one of America's great landscape designs of the 20th century.
Community-powered restoration
Invasive plants and stormwater runoff are two existential threats to the Park.
Our work is critical to restoring the last remaining wild garden designed by Beatrix Farrand.
Accomplishments
With the help of our donors and volunteers, we've accomplished some great things!
93,000+
Volunteer hours contributed
22,000+
Education hours facilitated
6,000+
Urban youth engaged
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Volunteer in the Park
Whether it's on your own, with a civic group, or with corporate colleagues, we have volunteer opportunities for all. No experience needed!
Youth programs
Our Leave No Child Inside program engages youth in recreation, education and stewardship in the Park.
Donate to support our work
Your help is needed to restore this hallmark of American landscape design.
Acorns to Oaks, Our supporters keep us going
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Learn about Bob and Sally Smith,
our Fall 2022 featured supporters.
"Dumbarton Oaks Park is an exceptionally significant historic landscape, where the naturalistic gardens and built features offer a very special experience to those who visit."
- National Park Service
Video about the park
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