Week of Events
Sunday, June 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 -Cleanup at Long Branch-Garland Park
Cleanup at Long Branch-Garland Park
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife! Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -Invasive Vine Removal at Branch Ave Park
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June 24, 2026 -Invasive Plant Removal at Powhatan Springs
Invasive Vine Removal at Branch Ave Park
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Branch Ave Park in DC. We will start with a brief training on non-native invasive species and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing invasives. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) and English ivy (Hedera helix). This project ...
Invasive Plant Removal at Powhatan Springs
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us at Powhatan Springs Park to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 -Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives (Virtual)
Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives (Virtual)
(VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) This talk explains why the destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Volunteer Day at Kenilworth
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June 27, 2026 -Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
Volunteer Day at Kenilworth
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us for a morning of stewardship volunteering at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. All necessary tools and supplies will be provided.
Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
(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.
