Surprise at the aquatic gardens by Helen Betts

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14-JUL-2018

Surprise at the aquatic gardens

We never even knew this tidal marsh existed at the aquatic gardens until we saw a sign for a boardwalk and decided to follow it. What a pleasant surprise!

Tim keeps talking about going back so he can have another shot at photographing the herons that live around there.

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We went back to the 700-acre Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C., to see the lotuses and water lilies in advance of their annual festival last weekend, mainly to avoid the horrendous parking problems during the event.

It’s an amazing area within the D.C. city limits and only a 12-minute drive from our house. We need to go there more often!

Marsh residents, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield		25-Jul-2018 02:41
Really beautiful! It’s amazing it’s so close to DC. I really like the perspective. V

bill friedlander		24-Jul-2018 00:47
Great to have this natural area so close to the city. V

Tom Munson		23-Jul-2018 16:41
Beautiful setting, Helen.

Stephanie		23-Jul-2018 15:14
Lovely capture of the gardens! Hoping Tim is able to shoot some herons there! V

Ursula Miller		23-Jul-2018 15:09
Nice shot of these wetlands. There is a lot to discover, I am sure. V

Chris Morton		23-Jul-2018 14:43
looks a superb wetland, look forward to seeing more of its inhabitants

Jim Coffman		23-Jul-2018 13:39
Hard to believe this is so close to DC! I would be camped out in this beautiful place!

Isabel Cutler		23-Jul-2018 13:39
What a treasure this place is - and only 12 minutes from your home!

Ton T.		23-Jul-2018 13:03
A beautiful image of this marsh! V