Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, VA, 22307, United States
(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.

Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Browning’s Grove Park, 5909 Nicholson Street, Riverdale, 20737, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network volunteer leaders from the Riverdale Park Green Team to remove Invasive Vines around the East Riverdale neighborhood. This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal.

Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
2026-02-14 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Shepherd Parkway, 555 Newcomb Street SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011, over 2,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees, but much work remains to be done.
Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 West, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
(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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species.

Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.
More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants.

Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park
2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Dumbarton Oaks Park, Lover's Lane and R Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for a day of service and stewardship at beautiful Dumbarton Oaks Park.

Invasive Plant Removal at Carter Barron
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC, 20011, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy 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 hours prior to the event.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 East, 2801 Quebec Street Northwest, Washington, 20008
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Rena Subotnik or 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 hours prior to the event.

Invasive Vine Removal at Bladensburg
2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville, 20784, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the Community Native Planting Project to remove Invasive Vines. We will start with a brief training on invasive species and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing invasives.

Invasive Plant Removal at Piney Branch
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Piney Branch Oasis, 3499 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, 20010, United States
(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 hours prior to the event.

Invasive Vine Removal at Riverdale
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverside Drive Park, 5801 Riverside Drive, Riverdale, 20737, United States
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network volunteer leaders from the Riverdale Park Green Team to remove Invasive Vines around around the Riverdale Park neighborhood.. This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal.

Invasive Plant Removal at Broad Branch
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | DC

Wild Rice Seeding at River Terrace
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:30 | River Terrace Park, 382 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20019, United States
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands along the River Terrace Park section of the Anacostia River. We will mix the wild rice seeds in mud and toss our wild rice mudballs into exposed mudflats to encourage plant growth.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 West, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Kathy Sykes 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 hours prior to the event.

Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 6
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | DC
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Help the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team and Rock Creek Park remove invasive species at Picnic Grove 6! We will remove invasive Lonicera japonica (vine honeysuckle), Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (porcelain berry), Rubus phoniculaceous (wineberry), and other invasive shrubs and vines. Our goal is to remove these plants to make room for native flora and fauna in this area.

Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic U
2026-03-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Catholic Univeristy, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20064, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Catholic University. We will spend the first 30 minutes doing a brief training on invasive vines and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing vines from the trees. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) and English ivy (Hedera helix).

Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | DC
(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD. The training will take place on zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants on the day of the training.

Four Mile Run Litter Cleanup
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Troy Park, 2629 South Troy Street, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
(VA) (Four Mile Run Conservancy) Join the Four Mile Run Conservancy to collect litter along the trails and stream banks at Lower Long Branch Creek.

Invasive Plant Removal at 630 West
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Reservation 630 West, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008, United States

B.A.R.K. Rangers at Rock Creek Park
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, 20015, United States
(DC) (National Park Service) Calling all dog owners! If you enjoy adventuring in Rock Creek Park with your furry friend, consider coming to one of our B.A.R.K. Ranger events! This is a national initiative to encourage responsible recreation and a positive experience for you, your dog, and all visitors to the park.  Learn about the principles of being a B.A.R.K. Ranger and earn a B.A.R.K. Ranger badge!

Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Alexander for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday at Bullis Local Park in Silver Spring. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), and English ivy (Hedera helix). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.
More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants.

Weed Warrior Workday on the Capital Crescent Trail
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | DC
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Sarah for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday on the Capital Crescent Trail at Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD. Meet on the CCT where it intersects with Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase (on the downhill side of the trail at Dorset).
Click here for more information on the Little Falls Watershed Alliance’s (LFWA) website.

Invasive Vine Removal and Bike Ride
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join the DC Trail Rangers and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines event series. On the fourth Saturday of each month we meet up at the Fields at RFK lot 6 at 10am for an ecological ride on the trail. We will be clearing invasive vines from our trees and trail corridors while exploring topics such as plant identification, invasive plant management and local wetland ecology.

Wild Rice Seeding at Kingman
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6, United States
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands at Kingman & Heritage Islands Park. We will mix the wild rice seeds in mud and toss our wild rice mudballs into exposed mudflats to encourage plant growth.

Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 1
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1, 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick 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.

Invasives Removal at Shepherd Park
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd Park Community Center, 7800 14th Street NW, Washington, 20012, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Come help the Shepherd Park Weed Warriors remove invasives at Shepherd Field (behind Shepherd Elementary School) on Kalmia Rd, NW in ward 4. Tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes with good tread, and weather appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or snagged. Bring your own water bottle.
