Week of Events
National Public Lands Day
(National Park Service) Join us for National Public Lands Day! Since 1994, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has been the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. We’ve expanded to host volunteer events September 12-October 10. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves to help preserve their public lands together through volunteer projects. This year’s theme ...
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 -Invasives Removal at Fletcher’s Cove
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September 20, 2026 -Kayak Cleanup at Hunting Creek
Invasives Removal at Fletcher’s Cove
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us in celebration of National Public Lands Day by removing invasives! We will be focusing our efforts on Fletcher's Cove, working to remove Kudzu, an invasive vine.
Kayak Cleanup at Hunting Creek
(VA) (Northern Virginia Conservation Trust) Help NVCT and the Potomac Conservancy clean up the Hunting Creek watershed adjacent to Interstate 495! The trash and debris that pile in from the Potomac River and Cameron Run harms the environment and hinders outdoor activity around the area. We hope you'll jump in a single or double kayak and join us for our ...
Monday, September 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 -Volunteer Day at Kenilworth
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September 26, 2026 -Annual Fall Stream Cleanup at Barcroft
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September 26, 2026 -Weed Wrangle at Trail 9
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.
Annual Fall Stream Cleanup at Barcroft
(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Help protect Arlington’s waterways! We’ll document every piece of litter collected with the CleanSwell app (we’ll also have sheets on site) to support local stormwater efforts and reduce pollution in our streams. It’s a hands‑on way to make a real impact, learn about watershed health, and connect with neighbors who care about the environment. Be part of ...
Weed Wrangle at Trail 9
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and fellow Weed Warriors 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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered effort to ...