(MD) (Izaak Walton League) Join us to learn how to stay safe while protecting the environment during the winter months. Learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg for road salt pollution, and ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens to remove woody invasive shrubs and vines in the park to protect native ecosystems. Park at the parking lot on Deane Ave NE near Kenilworth Track, then walk to the dirt path that leads to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to meet a representative from the NPS Invasive Plant ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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 will be sent from the event leader 48 ...
(DC) (District Department of Energy and the Environment) Join DOEE staff to remove invasive plants on and near Kingman + Heritage Islands and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. DOEE will provide tools, gloves, and instruction. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for a day of service and stewardship at beautiful Dumbarton Oaks Park.
(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy and Friends of Sligo Creek for a trash-tastic cleanup at Sligo Creek Trail and East-West Highway (Route 410). Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a swimmable and fishable river. Polluted urban runoff is the only growing source of pollution to the river which is why ...
(MD) (Potomac Conservancy) Join Potomac Conservancy and Friends of Sligo Creek for a trash-tastic cleanup at Green Meadows Park, MD. Make a huge difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a swimmable and fishable river. Polluted urban runoff is the only growing source of pollution to the river which is why we need your help. ...
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. Bring gloves, hand clippers and water. We will supply instructions, examples and trash bags.
