• Weed Warrior Training – Part 1 (Hybrid)

    University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) This training equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to support the management of invasive plants in our region. For Part 1, you have the option of attending in person at the University of the District of Columbia or virtually via Zoom. Part 2 will take place in-person at an outdoor location in Rock Creek ...

  • Invasive Plant Removal at Glenmont Park

    Glenmont Local Park 3201 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Montgomery Parks for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Glenmont Local Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior ...

  • Invasive Plant Removal at Little Forest

    Little Forest Park Military Road & 28th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Bethann Siegel and John Burwell for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information ...

  • Our Watershed

    West End Neighborhood Library 2301 L St NW, Washington, United States

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Stream Team Leaders Kathy Sykes and Andrea Contreras for an engaging presentation on the Lower Rock Creek watershed and why its health matters to our community. This talk will explore what a watershed is, how everyday activities impact local streams, and the key indicators of a healthy watershed—from salt and bacteria levels to biodiversity and ...

  • Weed Warrior Training – Part 2

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) oin Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for our Weed Warrior training. Please note that this is a two-part training. Part 2 will take place in-person at an outdoor location in Rock Creek Park on May 9th. The exact location for Part 2 will be shared once finalized. Please ensure that you register for ...

  • Weed Warrior Workday at Long Branch

    Long Branch Recreation Center 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Barbara, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday at Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 2 and Long Branch Local Park. Meet in front of the Long Branch Community Recreation Center. We’ll walk together to the Creekside worksite. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy ...

  • Anacostia River Festival River Clean-up

    (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the 11th Street Bridge Park and the Anacostia Watershed Society for a community clean-up as part of the Anacostia River Festival! Come make an impact, connect with neighbors, and help keep our park beautiful for everyone. See locations details on AWS registration page.

  • Invasive Plant Removal at Little Forest

    Little Forest Park Military Road & 28th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leaders Bethann Siegal and John Burwell for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.