This program is sold out. There is no waitlist available for this program. Contact us to inquire about ticket availability. A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island In-Person Program Morning Tour Friday, April 15, 2022 - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET Code: 1NSC11 Location: Tour meets in the Theodore RooseveltIsland parking lot next to the footbridge. Select your Tickets $55 Member $75 Non-Member Materials for this program Plant List Geology Thumbnail COVID Guidance for In-Person Tours Resize text Statue of Theodore Roosevelt on the island that bears his name Please Note: This tour is designed for participants that live in the DC Metro Region. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation on all tours; additionally, current CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines (at the time of the tour) will be followed, including but not limited to masks on the bus and indoors. Enjoy a spring morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac with Melanie Choukas-Bradley, the author of the book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows the island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows, bald cypresses, and cattails frame views of Washington, D.C. She shares an overview of the landscape’s fascinating mix of trees, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island set against the capital city. In addition to her book on Theodore Roosevelt Island, Choukas-Bradley is the award-winning author of six other regional nature titles, including Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis and City of Trees, available for sale through Politics & Prose. Other Date Options April 13 April 14 Book Sale Information Purchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here. Purchase your copy of A Year in Rock Creek Park by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here. Purchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here. SPECIAL NOTE: Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount, enter the code SPECIAL10 (no space between letters and numbers) in the “Coupon discount” section on Politics and Prose's check-out page. General Information Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 14, 2022. This tour is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with participants meeting at the Theodore Roosevelt Island Bridge off the parking lot (George Washington Memorial Parkway northbound lanes between Roosevelt Bridge and Key Bridge). Bring water, a snack, and comfortable, sturdy shoes. This is an easy-to-moderate walk. Please Note: This tour is conducted in person and limited to 20 registrants. Proof of vaccination required to participate; masks are optional for vaccinated participants and recommended for others. For additional tour information: Study Tour Policies Refund/Cancellation Policy