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The second annual Anacostia Paddle

Instructors from Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit outdoor adventure group, estimate that by the week's end, they will have taken more than 750 students from 12 area schools on the Anacostia River. It's part of a group effort to connect students with natural local resources and give hands-on experiences. Third-graders from E.L. Haynes Public Charter School were among the groups on the trip.

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From left, E.L. Haynes third-graders Elizabeth Marshall, Tumani Preheim-Pwelle and Gabby Rodriguez wait to board canoes on the Anacostia River in the District. Students from area schools were invited to go on the river this week as part of the second annual Anacostia Paddle.

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Nate Benham, an instructor for Wilderness Inquiry, shows the third-graders how to paddle. He compares using the paddles to making pizza: 'You flatten it out, put, your pizza in the oven, then you paddle away.'

Nate Benham, an instructor for Wilderness Inquiry, shows the third-graders how to paddle. He compares using the paddles to making pizza: "You flatten it out, put, your pizza in the oven, then you paddle away."

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Life vests bear the name of extinct or endangered species. The program is part of an effort by Wilderness Inquiry, the National Park Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, D.C. government and others to connect kids with nature and the river.

Life vests bear the name of extinct or endangered species. The program is part of an effort by Wilderness Inquiry, the National Park Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, D.C. government and others to connect kids with nature and the river.

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Wilderness Inquiry's Cory Dahl goes over water safety. For some students, it's their first time in a canoe and on the Anacostia River.

Wilderness Inquiry's Cory Dahl goes over water safety. For some students, it's their first time in a canoe and on the Anacostia River.

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Park Ranger Theodis Williams shows Phoenix Norwood water safety tips before they embark.

Park Ranger Theodis Williams shows Phoenix Norwood water safety tips before they embark.

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From left, Leander Gray, Abdurahim Robinson, Phoenix Norwood and Hayden Detenberg listen to lessons on water safety.

From left, Leander Gray, Abdurahim Robinson, Phoenix Norwood and Hayden Detenberg listen to lessons on water safety.

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Travis White, center, pretends he's scared for pals Tayla Garrison, left, and Kimberly Ayala.

Travis White, center, pretends he's scared for pals Tayla Garrison, left, and Kimberly Ayala.

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Liz Shirley, left, helps guide Elizabeth Marshall, Tumani Preheim-Pwelle and Kathryn Axcume.

Liz Shirley, left, helps guide Elizabeth Marshall, Tumani Preheim-Pwelle and Kathryn Axcume.

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An egret moves to a safer distance as canoes full of third-graders pull by. Aside from being taught water safety, the children were shown plants, animals and birds that live along the river and were taught how trash and litter affect people and wildlife downstream.

An egret moves to a safer distance as canoes full of third-graders pull by. Aside from being taught water safety, the children were shown plants, animals and birds that live along the river and were taught how trash and litter affect people and wildlife downstream.

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Hayden Detenberg enjoys paddling with classmates.

Hayden Detenberg enjoys paddling with classmates.

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E. L. Haynes Public Charter School students Delante Vaughn, left, and Abdulrahim Robinson show some trash they picked up while on the canoe trip.

E. L. Haynes Public Charter School students Delante Vaughn, left, and Abdulrahim Robinson show some trash they picked up while on the canoe trip.

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Third-graders experience the Anacostia River. Organizers hope to encourage the next generation to restore the river to its original health and encourage stewardship.

Third-graders experience the Anacostia River. Organizers hope to encourage the next generation to restore the river to its original health and encourage stewardship.

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Bart Dearborn, upper right, shows, from left, Gabriella Rodriguez, Isaiah Kpodi and Omar Martinez furs of animals that can live in various waters.

Bart Dearborn, upper right, shows, from left, Gabriella Rodriguez, Isaiah Kpodi and Omar Martinez furs of animals that can live in various waters.

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Third-graders return from the canoe trip.

Third-graders return from the canoe trip.

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Students carry their canoe paddles. The public can take free canoe trips this weekend.

Students carry their canoe paddles. The public can take free canoe trips this weekend.

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