NNWB Koisks
We launched a new environmental education program in 2024 with the installation of two kiosks along the Northwest Branch Trail in Prince George’s County. The kiosks provide information about our mission, our efforts to clean up and protect the watershed and how others can join us.
The kiosks are intended to be the first of a series along the 21.5 miles of the Northwest Branch across Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. The first two are located at Lane Manor Community Park, on W. Park Dr. in Chillum/Lewisdale and at Kirkwood Park, 2600 Nicholson St. in Hyattsville.
To honor our commitment to reduce litter, NNWB decided to place QR codes linked to our website, where people can read more about what we do, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and how to become a member or donate.
Information posted in the kiosks includes seasonal information. For example, we had a winter display about the use of salt as ice melt and the hazards of using too much, and a summer display with water quality monitoring test results from NWB and other local Anacostia tributaries. It includes a graphic display of the amount of E-Coli in the streams and analysis of the data to assist people in making safe choices in recreating along the NWB. Board members design updated posters to keep the display up to date and eye catching. The funding for our Prince George's kiosk came from a grant by the Community Foundation of Hyattsville and donations from NNWB members.
Board members working on this project include Deb Briceland-Betts and Ben Semisak - who worked to get funding and permits for installation, and select and purchase the kiosks - and Valerie Morris who designs the posters.