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History meets outdoor exploration in ‘Young Voices of the Anacostia River'

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4 your readingMarch 12, 2025 12:13 pm

History meets outdoor exploration in ‘Young Voices of the Anacostia River'

High school seniors in D.C. are now published authors after collectively writing a collection of poems, essays and photos that reflect on their experiences with nature. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks to the founder of Nature-Wise and two seniors about exploring history outside as part of her 4 Your Reading series.

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