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Please RSVP to the contacts in case inclement weather or some other last minute changes occur in the schedule or location.  The contacts can also provide you with directions to invasive plant removal outings.

Allegany County

Frostburg State University

Date: Get Involved  - Help remove exotics, restore natives.

Description: The FSU arboretum would never be able to survive if it wasn't for the help of its many dedicated volunteers. Volunteers have given their time, money, and hard work to help rid the arboretum of invasive plants, clean the trails, plant the gardens, and perform general maintenance. Programs such as the Allen HallSTARS! and Americorps have also made this possible. Many grants from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation have also funded our efforts.

If your group would be interested in doing a group specific work day in natural areas to help us remove invasives  please contact

Sunshine L. Brosi, PhD

Assistant Professor, Biology

Frostburg State University

101 Braddock Road

Frostburg, MD 21532

301-687-4213

slbrosi@frostburg.edu

Anne Arundel County

Fort Meade Army Installation  (also Howard/Prince George’s)

Our invasive species management plan is completing an update

Patuxent Research Refuge

Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. If your group would be interested in doing a specific work day at the refuge to help us remove invasives that would be great! Your group can help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.  If that is of interest, please contact me, the volunteer coordinator, at 301-497-5565 or Diana_Ogilvie@fws.gov. 

Baltimore, Baltimore County

Friends of Patapsco Valley & Heritage Greenway, Inc.

near Relay/Elkridge, Maryland.    

_______________________
Betsy McMillion, Stream Watch Director
Patapsco Heritage Greenway

Email: Betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org
Website: www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Our mission is to preserve, protect & enhance the history, heritage and natural resources of the Patapsco Valley!

"Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed citizens to change the world. Indeed, it has never been done otherwise." Margaret Mead

Friday, May 17, PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Removal of English Ivy from trees in Catonsville Area in partnership with Treesavers of Catonsville. Location details TBA. 1-4 pm. Participants may register here.

Friday, April 19. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Tree Maintenance for previously planted PHG trees along Grist Mill Trail. Meet at swinging bridge in Orange Grove near restrooms. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Sunday, May 19. Invasives Removal Along Bull Run, near YMCA off Rolling Road in Catonsville in partnership with Treesavers of Catonsville, 1-4 pm. Removal of English ivy from trees in partnership with TreeSavers of Catonsville. Participants may register here.

Invasive Wavyleaf Basketgrass GPS Mapping Project With Towson State University Workshop.  Location TBA.   9 am – 1 pm.  Participants must have and bring their own GPS unit, or be able to download a free mapping app to their Android or iPhone smartphone.  Learn how you can help our partners -- Patapsco State Park, Maryland DNR and Professor Vanessa Beauchamp of Towson University, track the fastest spreading invasive in Patapsco State Park with GPS coordinates!  After this one hour workshop, go out in the park and start tracking!!!  For more information, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org.  Participants may register at www.patapscoheritagegreenway/eventcal.html

Friday, June 21. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Details TBA. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Friday, July 19. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Details TBA. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Friday, September 20. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Details TBA. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Friday, October 20. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Details TBA. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Friday, November 15. PHG-T.G.I.F. (this trash is finished) Team. New team members welcome! Details TBA. 1-4 pm. Small team of trained PHG volunteers work in a targeted watershed area (cleanup, tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, etc.). For more information or to participate, email betsy@patapscoheritagegreenway.org

Please note that this is a tentative calendar of events for the Patapsco Heritage Greenway (PHG), subject to change, cancellation or additional events added. Email info@patapscoheritagegreenway.org and ask to be on our email event list for updates and details on our events.

Cromwell Valley Park

Habitat Restoration Team

When:  April 13, May 11, & June 8, from 9 AM - 12 PM.

The team has been working for several years to remove the unwanted invasive nuisance plants, and to replant some areas with native plants suitable for this particular place. We want the wild areas of the Park to be as healthy and friendly to wildlife as possible after three centuries of industrial and agricultural activity and more recent suburbanization.

Please join us on at the Sherwood House parking lot on March 10, April 14, May 12, & June 9, from 9 AM - 12 PM. We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods. There remains a lot to do. You will end the morning with the satisfaction of knowing you made a positive contribution to conserving the natural environment - and we guarantee a good workout! For more details call 410.887.2503.

Description: Cromwell Valley Park is a wonderful rural park just outside the Beltway on Cromwell Bridge Road. Quietly and slowly, parts of CVP are being transformed with the help of enthusiastic volunteers. The Habitat Restoration Team has been working for several years to remove the unwanted invasive nuisance plants, and to replant some areas with native plants suitable for this particular place. We want the wild areas of the Park to be as healthy and friendly to wildlife as possible after three centuries of industrial and agricultural activity and more recent suburbanization. The areas we have worked on in recent years, Beehive Woods and Dogwood Hill are looking much better, free of major invasives, with new trees and shrubs gaining a foothold. A new installation of a deer exclusion fence demonstrates effects of excessive deer browsing in forests.

We have been greatly helped by groups from local schools and businesses; we always welcome groups who want to help. But the consistent work force is one that meets at the Sherwood House each month on the second Saturday at 9 AM and we work until 12 PM. We only cancel if there is too much rain and then the rain date is always the next day (Sunday).

Please join us. We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods. There remains a lot to do. You will end the morning with the satisfaction of knowing you made a positive contribution to conserving the natural environment - and we guarantee a good workout!

Contact:For more details call 410.887.2503.RSVP Bill Breakey bbreakey@comcast.net  Park office: 410-887-2503 info@cromwellvalleypark.org  www.cromwellvalleypark.org

Cromwell Valley Park is a facility of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks, supported by the non-profit Cromwell Valley Park Council.

Robert E. Lee Park

Habitat & Trail Team

2nd Saturday of every month, 9:00am-12:00pm

Ages 14 and up, free

Join a ranger and the Habitat & Trail team as you help maintain the beauty of Robert E. Lee Park. We have some of the best trails in Baltimore, so come get your hands dirty! Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. 

Robert E. Lee Park

1000 Lakeside Dr. Baltimore MD 21210

Baltimore City

Blue Water Baltimore

Saturday, April 13^th from 9am-12pm, Tree Planting at REACH School (2815 St Lo Dr).

Saturday, April 13^th from 9am-12pm, Seedling Shuffle at Herring Run Nursery (6131 Hillen Rd).

Saturday, April 20^th from 9am-12pm, Tree Planting/Maintenance at Frederick Douglass HS (2301 Gwynns Falls Pkwy).

Saturday, April 27^th from 9am-12pm, Tree Planting at City College HS (3220 The Alameda).

And finally, every Wednesday from 10am-4pm, Nursery Maintenance at Herring Run Nursery (6131 Hillen Rd).

We also have canoe- and kayak-based cleanups as well as additional tree maintenance activities that will start in June.

Interested volunteers should contact me at volunteer@bluewaterbaltimore.org or sign up using the online forms linked above. For a full list of our events, please visit our online calendar at www.bluewaterbaltimore.org

Debra Lenik

Volunteer Manager

Blue Water Baltimore

dlenik@bluewaterbaltimore.org

410-254-1577 x100

Calvert County

American Chestnut Land Trust

Port Republic, Calvert County, MD
Dates:    Please click on the following link to access our 2013 calendar of events.  A lot of our events require registration so we can have an accurate
count of attendees http://acltweb.org/calendar/calpage.cfm

Description: Join us for our extensive Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal program in one of the last pristine watersheds on the Western Shore of the
Chesapeake Bay. Work as a team or individually; includes training, tools, water, and gloves.

RSVP: Kady Everson, Land Manager 410-414-3400 volunteer@acltweb.org

Kady Everson
Community Relations Coordinator
American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT)
P.O. Box 2363
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-414-3400
www.acltweb.org <http://www.acltweb.org/>
...Connecting people with the land

Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve, Lusby, MD

Invasive Removal at Hellen Creek

Date: April 13th from 10 a.m. to noon and June 15th from 10 a.m. to noon 

Description: Join us for a quick tour of the preserve before we get down to the ongoing work of invasive removal at  Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve is 50 acres of stream and ravine along Hellen Creek.  We have over 25 species of trees including hemlocks and are adjacent to TNC's Hemlock Preserve.  Wear sturdy clothes and shoes for invasive plant removal and native wildflower plantings. We will have gloves and tools and refreshments.

Directions: 11785 Clifton Drive Lusby MD 20657 Take Coster Road less than 1 mile to Clifton Drive on the right.  Follow this to the driveway on the left with the number 11785 posted.  Follow to the end where you will see our sign. 

RSVP: Bob Boxwell, Executive Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust 410-394-1300 (office) 410-610-5124 (cell)  cpnht@comcast.net

Caroline County

Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely, MD

Dates: Ongoing March-November
Description: Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve on the Tuckahoe River adjacent to Tuckahoe State Park. The Arboretum trains volunteers to assist staff in removing invasive non-natives. Workdays are flexible. Volunteers learn how to identify invasive plants and the best protocols for managing specific invasive species. In addition, the Arboretum’s native meadows and wetland are managed by manually removing removal of shrubs and trees.

Directions: www.adkinsarboretum.org

Contact: Ginna Tiernan gtiernan@adkinsarboretum.org  410-634-2847 ext. 27

Eleanor Altman ealtman@adkinsarboretum.org   410-634-2847 ext. 22

Thank you!

Carroll County

Sponsoring organization:  Carroll County Forest Conservancy Board’s Weed Warriors

Become a Weed Warrior! Help the Environment while enjoying nature! Earn Volunteer Service Hours! Have "Fun with a Purpose" Outdoors!

Location:  Bear Branch Nature Center/Hashawa Environment Center.  Weeding sessions April 20 and on the third Saturday of each month, May through November, from 9 am to 12 pm, weather permitting.  Wear long sleeves and pants, heavy boots, and gloves.  Bring water.

Other locations:  Piney Run Nature Center; Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary; Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center:  Westminster Community Trail.  Other weeding sessions at Bear Branch and these locations will be announced via email to those completing the Carroll County Weed Warriors training or notifying Carolyn Puckett at ccforestryboard@gmail.com.

Training: Weed Warrior training will be held at Bear Branch on Saturday, April 13, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00.  Other classes will be scheduled periodically at other locations.  Contact Carolyn Puckett at ccforestryboard@gmail.com or 410 876-1995 to register or to be put on the notification list for future classes.

Charles County

Ruth Swann Park

Savage River State Forest - Bear Pen Wildlands

Savage River Watershed Association (SRWA)

Harford County

Otter Point Creek, Abingdon, MD

Become and "INVASINATOR"! Volunteer to join the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center in removing invasive plants and restoring native plants. Receive T-shirt after 2 days. 

Dates/Times:

Invasinators

Become a part of the volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date. Participants receive an “Invasinators” t-shirt after attending two work days.

Ages: 14 - Adult

Dates: We meet once a month except in December, and the current dates and times can be found by calling or checking our website and calendar of events. For dates call 410.612.1688 or on the web at www.otterpointcreek.org

Description: Enjoy pink ladys slippers and native orchids in upland and wooded swamp. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for fieldwork in the Reserve each meeting date. Participants receive an "Invasinators" T-shirt after attending 2 work days.

Location: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009

Registration: 410-612-1688 or  www.otterpointcreek.org  Kriste Garman

Howard County

See Fort Meade Army Installation under Anne Arundel County

Howard County Conservancy

Habitat Restoration Work Group

Our Earth Day Celebration is Saturday April 20^th from 9am-1pm with an 8am guided bird hike.

2013 Habitat Restoration Work Group

The Habitat Restoration Work Group completes projects such as removing unwanted invasive plants, replanting and maintaining planting areas with native species, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance. We meet the following days and times:  

Thursday, March 28^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, April 11^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, April 25^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, May 9^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, June 13^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, June 27^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, September 12^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, September 26^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, October 10^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, October 24^th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, November 14^th 3:00pm-4:30pm

Thursday, December 12^th 3:00pm-4:30pm

Please join us.  We provide tools. Close-toed shoes and long sleeves are recommended.  All levels of experience welcome.  For more details contact Tabby Fique, Land Manager 410-465-8877 or tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. In case of inclement weather, call the Conservancy in advance to see if the group is still planning to meet.

The Wildlife Achievement Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America in Damascus, MD, (www.damascusiwla.org/) is looking for volunteers to help with future native tree and shrub plantings and maintenance activities.  Pre-registration is required for events; e-mail Meo Curtis at meosotis58@verizon.net.  

May 11. Saturday    Native Tree Maintenance (Brookeville, Montgomery County) 9:00 AM to Noon.  Gloves, water, and tools provided.   Partnership with MNCPPC-Montgomery County.

October 12.  Saturday.   Native Tree Maintenance (Brookeville, Montgomery County) 9:00 AM to Noon. – Gloves, water, and tools provided.    Partnership with MNCPPC-Montgomery County.

November 16.  Saturday.  Pigtail Area ( Dayton, Howard County) Tree Maintenance 9 a.m. to noon.  Gloves, water, and tools provided.   Partnership with WSSC.

The Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

Conservation Stewardship Project

Dates and description: 2013  Schedule

ONE-TIME VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

No Experience Necessary

We Meet on the 4th Tuesday Morning of the Month from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Please Carpool!

April 9th: Barberry Bonanza
Trotter Road entrance

Berberis thunbergii, aka Japanese barberry, is a formidable foe of the environmental area.  Multiple events for successive years are needed to get this nuisance under control. Do not fear this invasive though, as our persistent helpers have been quite adept at removing it. On this date we'll dig, yank, and wrench these spiny shrubs from the ground. We'll revisit previous work sites and find new ones. Long pants and shirt sleeves recommended. Spine-proof gloves are a must! Erin Jones, Epidemiologist, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and her colleagues will share information about ticks and Lyme disease.

April 23rd: Ephemeral Adoration and Pulled Garlic Mustard
South Wind Circle trailhead

Traditionally this has been our best attended event and for a good reason. Not only will we spend a fair deal of time pulling up invasive Garlic mustard, we'll also search for and identify many species of spring ephemeral flowering plants. As a bonus we try to coordinate our trip with the gorgeous blooming Virginia bluebells located in numerous, riverside patches. The actual route we'll take is governed by where we find the mustard. Come prepared for vigorous Garlic mustard removal paired with a peaceful search for some of the prettiest, but short-lived, flowers the MPEA has to offer.

May 28th: Pathway to Restoration
Wood Elves Way path

Better late than never! Its' been 2+ years since we helped with a restoration project along the stream paralleling the Columbia Association pathway.  Surely some Garlic mustard has re-grown by now. It has been late in the season to leave behind mustard plants with seeds so we'll supply the trash bags if you provide the pulling power.  We'll also dig up other invasives you find such as Multiflora rose, Japanese barberry, and Autumn olive on this seek and destroy excursion.

June 25th: Basketgrass and Barberry
Trotter Road entrance

Non-native, invasive plants are a real threat to our ecosystems and our habitat restoration efforts.  Dr. Vanessa Beauchamp, Assistant Professor of Biology, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Towson University will speak about the ecology of wavyleaf basketgrass, a relative newcomer and very challenging species, and a citizen-science initiative to map its current distribution.  Bring your Android or iPhone smartphone or handheld GPS if you are interested in participating in the mapping project.  The remaining time will be spent dealing with our nemesis Japanese barberry.

July & August: No Program

September 24th: Tenacious De-vining
South Wind Circle trailhead

Clegg's Meadow, our largest grassland, contains a riparian buffer planting site and a small Cedar glade that volunteers have spent many seasons nurturing and protecting.  Additionally, the meadows are surrounded by mature stands of native hardwood trees.  Slowly these majestic meadow neighbors are succumbing to the ill effects of invasive vines. We'll navigate the grassy edges in order to de-vine the mature trees. If the weather cooperates we'll include a guest who will talk about Monarch butterfly natural history and demonstrate butterfly capture, tagging and release methods.

October 22nd: Saving the Seep
Trotter Road entrance

For many years volunteers have been removing unwanted plants and replacing them with native varieties in the spring seep portion of the Woodcock Habitat Management Area.  Much more effort has gone into maintaining the deer-exclusion tree shelters and in keeping the area weed-free.  Decades ago
this seep was rich with American woodcock activity. Today your work will aid in restoring this vital habitat that provides proper Timberdoodle feeding cover. At this event we'll continue with prior volunteers' work by cleaning off and repairing shelters and by re-checking areas previously cleared of Multiflora rose, Royal empress tree, privet, and other non-native, invasive plants.

November 26th: Barberry Bonanza 2
Trotter Road entrance

Japanese barberry is very tolerant of shade and can form dense colonies in a variety of habitats including closed canopy forest.  This pesky plant reportedly changes soil pH and nitrogen levels as it displaces native herbs and shrubs. Research has also demonstrated an increased prevalence of Lyme disease in areas densely covered by barberry. For these reasons we are hosting a removal event. Using the same techniques we practiced back in March and June we'll keep digging up and uprooting these unwelcome intruders of natural areas.

The Conservation Stewardship Project, a joint program of the Howard County Master Gardeners and the Howard County Recreation & Parks, targets the
problem of controlling invasive, exotic species in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA).  Volunteer work dates occur monthly from March through November, skipping July & August.  Each date includes an educational component concerning the target invasive species or work area for the day.

The MPEA, established in 1996, is 1,021 acres in size and contains a diversity of habitat types. There are upland and bottomland hardwood forest, fields, wetlands, ponds, and riparian habitats. The primary components of the MPEA's mission are natural resources management, education, research and recreation.

For more information contact: Master Gardener Aylene Gard at (410) 992-9889 or Jeff Claffy, Assistant Natural Resources Manager, MPEA at (410) 313-6209
or jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov

Driving Directions:

South Wind Circle Entrance to MPEA -Route 29 to Route 108W towards Clarksville OR Route 32 to Route 108E. Turn onto Trotter Road to South Wind Circle (about 1 mile). Enter the circle and proceed to trailhead on left (opposite Misty Top Path).

Trotter Road Entrance to MPEA -From U.S. 29 at 32: Take 32 west to the Great Star Drive exit. Turn right onto Great Star Drive. Then make a right onto Summer Sunrise. Continue to Trotter Road and make a left. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area on the right just beyond the small traffic circle.

From U.S. 29 at 108: Take 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed past Harpers Farm Road to Trotter Road and make a left. Continue to
the parking area on the left. If you reach the small traffic circle, you've gone too far.

Wood Elves Way Pathway at the MPEA - From U.S. 29 at 108: Take 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed to Harpers Farm Road and make a left. Just after passing Hobbit's Glen Golf Course turn right on Willow Bottom Drive. Turn left on Wood Elves Way and proceed ½ mile to pathway entrance at
the cul-de-sac.  Parking is on-street only.  Do not block private driveways.

Howard County GreenFest at Howard Community College, Columbia, MD

Date: Saturday, April 13th from 10AM to 4PM     

Description:   Annual Garlic Mustard pull begins at 10AM.  After finishing with the Garlic Mustard, check out the more than 100 exhibits or the wildlife room with live animals!  Workshops and children’s activities all day. Recycling events for Howard County residents include document shredding and electronics recycling. Collections for all visitors include a Goodwill truck for clothing and household goods, Habitat for Humanity for building materials, bicycles for "Bikes for the World", blue jeans to make insulation, cell phones and eye glasses. Sierra Club sponsored shrub planting and workshops include weed control in your yard, tower gardening and raising chickens. Free admission. For a complete list of activities and workshops, please visit the website www.hcgreenfest.org

Columbia, Howard County

Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks at Western Regional Park, Glenwood, MD

Date & Time:  July date/time TBA

Description: A new stand of Purple Loosetrife was discovered at Western Regional Park last year and volunteers are needed to tackle the problem!

Contact:  Sue Muller, smuller@howardcountymd.gov, 410 313-4697

KENT COUNTY

Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge

Dates: ongoing. The Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Rock Hall, MD

Description: Welcome to Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge at the confluence of the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This 2,285-acre island refuge is a major feeding and resting place for migrating and wintering waterfowl. More than 100,000 ducks, geese and swans seek sanctuary here each year, as do migrating and breeding songbirds and shorebirds, and bald eagles that thrive year-round. Join interpretive programs and hikes at this wetland site known for rare plant life, a variety of carnivorous plants, rare and threatened species.

Wineberries with garlic mustard:  A new type of exotic fruit salad?  Not quite. These are two invasive plant species that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would like help removing. Garlic mustard is a newly arrived invasive species we handpull and is a management priority. Wineberry is a raspberry-like plant that begins to ripen with fruit between June and July removed with spading forks. Wear high boots for ticks, DEET bug repellent, hat and gloves

Where: Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge 1730 Eastern Neck Road, Rock Hall, MD   

RSVP: Colby Hawkinson 410-639-7056   

Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL PROJECTS:

MONTGOMERY  PARKS WEED WARRIORS

Volunteers with Montgomery Parks Weed Warriors are certified to work in natural areas of Montgomery parks throughout the county. Register for a training class at www.WeedWarrior.org

Volunteers may also join one of our open events: Events occur approximately weekly throughout 2013, please see the calendar at http://www.montgomeryparks.org/calendar/

See additional events with our partner’s:

Friends of Sligo Creek - http://www.fosc.org/fosc.htm

Little Falls Watershed Alliance - http://www.lfwa.org/events

Neighbors of Northwest Branch - http://www.neighborsnwb.org/calendar.htm

Muddy Branch Alliance - http://www.muddybranch.org/events

Click here for a current project schedule or contact Weed Warriors volunteer coordinator Meghan Fellows – meghan.fellows@montgomeryparks.org or 301-962-1343.

1^st Wednesday of the Month October-May – Capital Crescent Trail, 9-11:30 am

The 1st Wednesday of the month, rain or shine. October thru May. Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway.

Help us save the magnificent native trees along Little Falls Branch and the Capital Crescent Trail! Join Weed Warrior Supervisor, David Brooks, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this much-used trail. English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing them. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Contact Dave with your questions or to let him know you are coming at brooks1944@verizon.net.

Next to Last Saturday of the Month- Muddy Branch Greenway Trail at Blockhouse Point

The next-to-last Saturday of the month, from 10 AM to 1 pm all year long. Rain or shine. Blockhouse Point Conservation Park - Meeting locations in the park will vary. - map

Please check the Muddy Branch Alliance web site for the next location or contact the project supervisor, Ken Bawer.

Join Weed Warriors to manually remove invasive shrubs and vines. The Muddy Branch Weed Warrior Project will be crucial to controlling the spread of non-native invasive (NNI) plants in this stream valley and in one of the most unique parks in the county system. - more

Last Saturday of the Month – Rachel Carson Trail 10-12noon

After a short three years - the Weed Warriors at Burnt Mills Dam in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park are moving upstream! The fourth Saturday of each month from March through October will find Supervisor Larry Hush leading these intrepid mountain goat/volunteers to manually remove invasive vines and other troublesome plants from the spectacular woodlands along Northwest Branch. Come help protect this Montgomery Parks treasure. RSVP Larry Hush at mcp-weedwarriors@mncppc-mc.org.

Last Saturday of the Month – Sligo Creek between Forest Glen and Dennis Ave.

Join us the last Saturday of the month from 9-11 to tackle a variety of non-native invasive plants. Work continues in this section to remove undesirable plants, restore forest health and enjoy Sligo Creek. Workdays occur in all temperatures, but are cancelled in the event of rain. RSVP to Greg at mcp-weedwarriors@mncppc-mc.org.

 partial list of Garlic Mustard related event

The Potomac Gorge

Invasive Plant Control Workdays in The Potomac Gorge. Ongoing
The Nature Conservancy

Date: on going www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/maryland/events/

Details: Help protect native plant biodiversity near DC in partnership with the National Park Service removing invasive in the Potomac Gorge, a 15-mile stretch of river valley between Great Falls and Georgetown with over 200 rare plants and 5 globally rare plant communities. Sign up for a variety of workdays, where we cut or pull some of the most problematic weeds, often in scenic areas. Attend Weed Warrior training sessions to learn 13 non-native plant species. Options to adopt an area and work independently in the National Parks in the Potomac Gorge. 

Contact: to sign up a school or group for a workday 301-897-8570 x210 PotomacGorgeVol@tnc.org   

Woodend Nature Sanctuary,

Audubon Naturalist Society, Chevy Chase, MD

Date: Saturdays 9:30 - 12:00, monthly

Description: Woodend Sanctuary, is a 40-acre oasis in the middle of Chevy Chase bordering Rock Creek Park, with mature woods and meadows, a pond, and
an intermittent stream. We need your help to remove invasive non-native plants! Join us for group work sessions where training will be provided; trained volunteers may also be authorized to work independently.

Where: 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

RSVP:  Pam Herrick, Volunteer Coordinator <mailto:volunteer@audubonnaturalist.org> volunteer@audubonnaturalist.org 301-652-9188 x 30

Invasive Plant Removal on the Blue Mash Nature Trail, Laytonsville, MD

Rock Creek National Park

Friends of Rock Creek's Environment   Rockcreekconservancy

Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail

Dates:  Please contact  Jennifer Chambers jennifer@hikingalong.com

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail

Project Coordinator 

Description: Northwood HS and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club partner oversee and maintain the Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail on both SHA and Montgomery Parks land. Maintenance includes :

1. removal of trash

2. removal of invasive plants

3. sustaining the trail tread for safety and reducing impact on the environment

The goals on the Breewood property are:

·        MC DEP stormwater retrofit

·        Build a natural surface trail (continuing the Northwest Chesapeake Bay Trail) to connect Sligo Creek and NorthwestBranch Parks

·        Education and outreach in neighboring communities to clean-up property and encourage respect and pride for it

Contact: Jennifer Chambers  jennifer@hikingalong.com

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail

Project Coordinator 

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Friends of Sligo Creek (Some sites in Prince George's County) 

The website below gives the present Friends of Sligo schedule for invasives events.  

http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm   

Up to one hour before an event, please visit the FoSC home page for unexpected last-minute changes.

Your Help is Always Appreciated!

We'll provide gloves, or bring your own. Students who need service hours are always welcome. For protection, we strongly urge everyone to wear full-length slacks and shirts, and sturdy shoes. All events are Park-approved. For further map information see the FoSC Section Map. For more information please contact the RIP coordinator.

Takoma Woods, Maple Avenue to Takoma Park Middle School

Sat, Apr 13, 9am-noon
Meet at entrance to woods across from Takoma Park Public Works, 31 Oswego Avenue, Takoma Park. Questions - Please contact Ron Verdonk at rverdonk@yahoo.com.

Section 3, Maple Avenue to Piney Branch
Sat, March 16, 10am-noon
Sat, April 13, 10am-noon

Meet at the playground in the park opposite Kennebec Avenue to work on removing non-native invasives.

Section 6, Colesville to Forest Glen
Sat, April 27, 9-11am
Sat, May 4, 9-11am
Sat, May 11, 9-11am

Meet at the parking Lot at Dallas Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway, upstream from Colesville Road

Sun, May 19, 9-11am
Sun, May 26, 9-11am

Meet at the parking Lot at soccer field/golf course between Colesville Road and Forest Glen

Section 7, Forest Glen to Dennis
Sat, March 30, 9-11am
Sat, April 27, 9-11am
Sat, May 25, 9-11am
Sat, June 29, 8-10am
Sat, July 27, 8-10am
Sat, August 31, 8-10am
Sat, September 21, 9-11am
Sat, October 26, 9-11am
Sat, November 23, 9-11am
Sat, December 28, 9-11am

Meet at the the parking lot along Sligo Creek Parkway just north of Forest Glen Road. We meet regardless of the temperature, but do not meet if it is
raining.

Up to one hour before an event, please visit the FoSC home page <http://www.fosc.org/fosc.htm>  for unexpected last-minute changes.

Prince George's County

See Fort Meade Army Installation under Anne Arundel County

See Patuxent Research Refuge under Anne Arundel County 

Greenbelt

Greenbelt Homes Inc Housing Cooperative,

Date: 3^rd Saturday monthly

Date: 3rd Saturday monthly

Description: With ~100 acres of stewardship forest and wooded parcels in Old Greenbelt, the Woodlands Committee is actively involved with urban forestry
management. Regular outings on 3rd Wednesdays include removal/eradication of non-native invasive plant species, tree plantings, bird counts, native
landscaping seminars and guided hikes.

RSVP:  Matt Berres Manager, Maintenance Operations 301-474-4161x132 <http://www.ghi.coop/Woodlands/index.htm> www.ghi.coop/Woodlands/index.htm

mberres@ghi.coop

Greenbelt National Park

Date: 1^st Saturday monthly Time: 11am-3pm

Description: Greenbelt Park, just 12 miles from Washington DC, is a beloved retreat from the city and  important refuge for native plants and animals. Come join us to defend Greenbelt Park from alien invasive weeds. Volunteers hand pull harmful non-native plants such as Japanese honeysuckle, beefsteak mint, mile-a-minute weed and garlic mustard. People of all ages, backgrounds and interests are invited to spend a fun day outdoors learning about native and non-native plants and helping preserve the health of native wildlife. Bring: lunch, drink, work gloves, and dress for weather.

Directions:  From I-495 to Kenilworth Ave south, ~1/4 mile exit on Greenbelt Rd (MD Rt 193) east (a left to go over Kenilworth) to Park entrance on right 6565 Greenbelt Road. From US Rt 1, Greenbelt Rd east past Beltway Plaza shopping center cross Kenilworth Ave. A few hundred yards right at entrance. Meet at Sweetgum picnic area.

RSVP: Tom Crone tomnjan2@comcast.net  202-7462228c  301-864-1959 or www.nps.gov/gree 301-344-3944.

Belt Woods, Bowie

Dates: Ongoing Saturday, Sunday, and occasional mid-week

Description: Invasive species workgroup teams remove creeping euonymous, Japanese honeysuckle, winged burning bush, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet, Japanese Stiltgrass, Garlic Mustard from mature forest with giant trees.  Tools and gloves provided, but bring your own favorite tool or pair of gloves.  Groups invited.

RSVP pamelakcooper@verizon.net 301-249-3006

Also, some times the woods are closed due to nesting songbirds so they need to check with me first before assuming we have a workday.

Pam Cooper

Belt Woods Site Manager

pamelakcooper@verizon.net

(301) 249-3006

Lower Beaverdam Creek, Cheverly

Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek

Woodworth Park

Dates: last Saturday monthly March-June Time: 9am to 12 noon .  RSVP is necessary for notification of occasional change in location to Euclid Park and Magruder Springs.

Work parties occur on the last Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Meet at the Woodworth Park Playground at corner of Wayne Place and Cheverly Park Drive unless otherwise noted.  For information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Joani Horchler at 301-386-4394.  Community Service Credit given for school students and others.

Description: 15 acre wooded buffer wedged between a residential neighborhood and Rt 50 is slowly returning to its natural state thanks to The Friends of Lower Beaver Dam Creek. The group landscaped steps into a small hill that leads to an inviting trail volunteers blazed along a shallow winding creek. The creek, divides the park in two, and eventually feeds a tributary of the Anacostia River. The reclaimed land has a peaceful resonance. Trees stand out. Space, depth and light are abundant. Smaller trees such as sassafras, hickory, hornbeam and a dogwood -discovered on a hillside after the thickets were cleared -are labeled. The forest returned to its rightful winter hues - brown, black and gray. Help remove invasives and plant natives to save the most polluted stream in the Anacostia Watershed. Tools provided. wear work gloves & sturdy shoes.

Directions: Meet at Woodworth Park on Wayne Place in Cheverly. (Occasional change in location to Euclid Park and Magruder Springs.) 202 East under the BW pkwy. Go one block, turn right on Cheverly. Go one mile, turn left on Forest Rd. Go two blocks pass church on left. Turn right on Parkway. Go 2 blocks. Turn left on Wayne for one block. Meet by small playground.

RSVP: Dan or Cathy Smith 301-386-4394, Gabe Horchler ghor@loc.gov, or Elaine Friebele 301-341-5722

Lower Beaverdam Creek, Cheverly

M-NCPPC Cheverly Conservation Corps and Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek

Euclid Woods Park

Dates: Please call 301-341-1261 to arrange a work session, when you are free to help out.

Description: Euclid Woods consists of a 50 acre contiguous wooded area wedged between a residential neighborhood, the hospital hill, and the Cheverly Industrial Park, bounded on the west side by a tributary feeding into the Lower Beaverdam Creek. After restoration work began shortly after 2000 the area is slowly returning to its natural state, primarily due to removal of invasive plants and the rescue of young trees and shrubs from windfalls. The restoration has allowed the return of a rich understory of native shrubs, saplings and herbaceous plants, which form the basis of the local food chain and which in turn encourage insects that, according to the entomologist Doug Tallamy, form over 96 percent of the summer diet of our birds. Smaller trees and shrubs, such as dogwood, hawthorn, sassafras, serviceberry, spicebush and several viburnums, such as the hobblebush and witherod are now thriving. Birds such as the pileated woodpecker, woodcock and a number of raptors that had gone missing are now returning. The forest is beginning to function as it should to keep our air and waters pure and support the web of life that in turn supports us. Bring friends and help us remove invasive plants to maintain and further improve this largest and most productive natural area in Cheverly. Tools provided, but bring work gloves and sturdy shoes.

Directions: Call ahead to arrange the time and meet at 5607 Greenleaf Rd in Cheverly. Enter Forest Rd from Cheverly Ave heading west; go three blocks and keep right when the road splits; continue straight ahead  and park anywhere at the end of on Greenleaf Rd.

Contact: For further information please contact Matt Salo at 301-341-1261.

Patuxent River Park

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Dates: Saturdays,  10 am-12 noon, February 26, March 26, April 9, May 14, June 9, July 21, August 18

Description: Invasive plants present one of the greatest threats to the health and biodiversity of public lands. Join a park naturalist to help remove these invasive plants. Please dress in old clothes and closed toe shoes or work boots. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Register at www.pgparks.com. Ages 13 to adult. Call Stephanie for more information at 301-627-6074

Directions: Meet at the park Visitors Center at 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

 
Suitland Bog
 M-NCPPC Park Rangers

Dates: Ongoing
Description: Come learn about and help preserve unique rare magnolia bog habitat. Manual removal of honeysuckle and multiflora rose using shovels, pruners and perseverance. Bring: water, work boots, durable clothes, long sleeves, gloves, pruners, and shovels.  Light refreshments provided. There is some poison ivy at work site.

Directions: From I-495, Exit 7A Branch Ave Rt 5 south toward Waldorf. Allentown Rd Exit. Left on Allentown Rd. At 6th light left on Suitland Rd. Pass under Suitland Pkwy. Entrance to Suitland Bog on right. Meet in parking lot.
RSVP: Chris Garrett or John Dillon M-NCPPC Park Ranger Office 301-627-7755
 
Indian Creek Trail @ Lake Artemesia, Berwyn Hgts

Dates: Ongoing.

Description: Garlic Mustard Pull-off  at Lake Artemesia/National Area Park, by 38-acre lake, beautiful park includes aquatic garden, handicapped-accessible fishing pier and over two miles of hiker-biker trails. Teams compete to remove non-native invasive weed Garlic Mustard. Prizes to winning team for largest amount pulled in a given area and time. Bring: water, work boots, durable clothes, long sleeves, gloves, pruners, and shovels.  Light refreshments provided. There is some poison ivy at work site.

Directions: Meet in Lake Artemesia parking lot along Berwyn Rd in College Park. Park in lot at Osage St and Swathmore Ct in Berwyn Hgts (easy walk) or access via trails at 5200 block of Calvert Rd in College Pk.From south I-495, Exit 23 (Kenilworth Ave) toward Bladensburg. Right on Rt 193 (Greenbelt Rd).  Right on Branchville Rd turns into 55th Ave. Parking lot on the left at the Berwyn Road intersection. From north, I-495,  Exit 25 (Rt 1) toward College Park. Left onto Rt 193 (Greenbelt Rd), Left on Branchville Rd. etc
RSVP: Chris Garrett or John Dillon M-NCPPC Park Ranger Office 301-627-7755

   
Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
 Weed Warrior Work Day  MNCPPC

Dates: Ongoing. Contact john Dillon or Chris Garrett for dates and times

Description: Watkins Regional Park with 850 acres offers all kinds of outdoor adventures with Nature Center, Carousel, Old MD Farm, miniature train, mini-golf, camping, picnic areas, playgrounds, and miles of hiker/biker trails through deciduous forest.  Help pull up Garlic Mustard! Bring water, work boots, durable clothes, long sleeves and gloves. Light refreshments provided. Some poison ivy at work site.

Directions: Meet at Watkins Nature Center parking lot. 1 mile west of Six Flags park.  I-495 Exit 15A Central Ave east,~3 miles right on Watkins Park Dr (Rt 193), park entrance on right. Or Rt 301 to Central Ave (Rt 214) west, ~3 miles (past Six Flags) left on Watkins Park Dr.
Contact: Nicole Patterson 301-249-6202, 301-218-6702, John Dillon or Chris Garrett M-NCPPC Park Rangers  301-627-7755

Little Paint Branch Park, Beltsville

Date: Last Saturday monthly  Time: 11am -3pm. Little Paint Branch Park

Description: Maryland Native Plant Society, Sierra Club, and Anacostia Watershed Society co-sponsor monthly projects at Little Paint Branch Park (150 acres), Cherry Hill Road Community Park (15 acres) in Beltsville and Magruder Park in Hyattsville MD (15 acres) with the MNCPPC and City of Hyattsville

Native plants to enjoy and protect at Little Paint Branch Park identified by Joe Metzger April 10, 2006 include:

Jack in the Pulpit, White Wood Aster, Spring Beauty, Trout Lilly, Strawberry Bush, American Holly, Spotted Touch-me-not (Jewel Weed), Eastern Grasswort, Woodrush, Flat Tree Club Moss, Partridge-berry, Cinnamon Fern, Dwarf Ginseng, Virginia Knotweed, Cinque-foil, Cursed Crowfoot, Buttercup, Dewberry, Black
Raspberry, Elderberry, Solomon's Seal, Goldenrod, Skunk Cabbage, Meadow-Rue, New York Fern, Cranefly Orchid, Low Blueberry, Possum-haw, Common Blue Violet, and Netted Chain Fern

Our objective is to remove the invasives to allow natives to grow back. We will continue the wonderful progress accomplished the last three years by
the Americorps workers, General Electric Volunteers, Robert Goddard French Immersion and Montesori Elementary School, Washington Quaker Work Camps, and World Bank volunteers at Little Paint Branch Community Park.  Learn natural istory and special features of the park, methods and reasons for the
project to control the spread of invasives. Native flowers and plants will be identified as we work to rescue them. There are full indoor toilet
facilities and a large seating area for lunch. There will be a sign-in and safety orientation with handouts. Gloves and tools are provided. We can
continue even with a little rain or heat. It is best to wear long sleeve shirts and pants.

DIRECTIONS:
DC Beltway to US Rt 1 north, pass BARC, ~ 1 mile left at light on Montgomery Rd, 3 blocks left on Sellman Rd, ~5 blocks, at the bottom of the hill right
into Little Paint Branch Park. Meet at Beltsville Community Center parking lot.  RSVP: Marc Imlay,   <mailto:ialm@erols.com> ialm@erols.com
301-283-0808h, 301-442-5657c on day of.

Magruder Park, Hyattsville
Friends of Magruder Woods
When: Third Saturdays monthly, 9 am to 1 pm
Description: Save native plants in a popular urban park including Aster, Blackberry, Pokeberry, Tulip Popular, Sweetgum, Sycamore, Poison Ivy, Skunk
Cabbage, American Grape, American Beech, and Silver Maple in the woodlands and forested swamp.

Directions: From UMCP take Adelphi Rd to intersection with East West Highway (Rt. 410) turn soft right on Queens Chapel Rd. Left on Hamilton. Pass
Safeway on right, pass 38th street, turn right into park.  Meet at furthest end of parking lot. Approx 10 block walk from West Hyattsville Metro on
Green Line.

RSVP: Colleen Aistis (301) 985-5057

St. Mary's County
 
See Hellen Creek Preserve under Calvert County 
 

Invasive Plant Removal in Northern Virginia

National Park Service, Turkey Run Park Weed Warriors

Invasive Plant Removal in Northern Virginia

Dates:

Dyke Marsh every Thursday from 10am to 12pm.

Arlington house 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of the month starting in March, 2012.

Description:

Join our team in identifying non-native plant species that are negatively affecting our National Parks. Reduce the threat of non-native invasive plants, protect rare species and restore the biological and cultural integrity of National Park Service lands. Invasive plant removal requires walking on uneven and rocky terrain, and using hand tools (hand-saws, bow-saws, loppers, or hand-clippers) to cut invasive plants.  Additional physical demands include the use of shovels and trowels while planting native plants, hauling excess debris, and standing for prolonged periods. Please wear working clothing (long sleeve and boots, etc.), we will provide tools and gloves but feel free to bring your own.

Directions:

Dyke Marsh is located near the Belle Haven Marina but areas we target can change weekly, so please contact us.

Arlington house inside Arlington National Cemetery, accessible from the George Washington Parkway.

Contact:

Christina deMariano, Biological Science Technician for George Washington Memorial Parkway
Christina_deMariano@nps.gov, Phone 703-289-2545

Washington D.C.

Rock Creek National Park

Friends of Rock Creek's Environment 

Event: 'Dumbarton Oaks Park Weeding Day'

Multiple 

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

Sponsoring Organization: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

WSSC is doing invasive weed removal projects in Prince George's, Montgomery and Howard Counties at their recreation areas along the Patuxent. WSSC provides training, gloves and garden snippers. All invasive weed removal projects are from 9am to noon. Locations include:

• Brighton Dam (Montgomery County)
• Browns Bridge Recreation Area (Montgomery County)
• Greenbridge Recreation Area (Montgomery County)
• Pigtail Recreation Area (Howard County)
• Scott's Cove (Howard County)
• Supplee Lane Recreation Area (Prince George's County)
• Triadelphia Recreation Area (Montgomery County)

Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon & Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to Noon 

Scott’s Cove 11000 Harding Road, Laurel

Getting Rid of the Kudzu and Other Weeds

Kudzu, an invasive weed from Asia, covers everything-trees, shrubs and other places that birds and other wildlife need to see and live in order to survive.  We need your help in getting rid of kudzu in order to help the trees and wildlife to thrive.  Service learning hours available.

More Information: Kim Knox, WSSC's Community Outreach Manager, (301) 206-8233, kknox@wsscwater.com.

Rock Creek National Park 

 www.rockcreekconservancy.org

Friends of Rock Creek's Environment

Dates: Ongoing. Check web site for new events  info@rockcreekconservancy.org

Description: Friends of Rock Creek's Environment is off to a great new year!

Volunteers came out in force on warm, sunny Martin Luther King Day.

100 people cut and sawed invasive English ivy from trees along Normanstone Creek, a tributary of Rock Creek flowing near Mass Ave in DC.  30 more people hauled trash from Turkey Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek in the Aspen Hill neighborhood of Montgomery County. You too can take steps to help protect Rock Creek.  We are now gearing up for the Rock Creek EXTREME Cleanup, where we expect over 50 trash and invasive cleanups to span the length of Rock Creek. 

Contact: Beth Mullin  202-237-8866   www.rockcreekconservancy.org

The Nature Conservancy in Maryland/District of Columbia

Weed Busters! Two years ago, we trained our first generation of Weed Watcher volunteers! Weed Watchers explore our preserves and map new occurrences of invasive plant species that threaten our native flora. The Conservancy's weed management philosophy emphasizes preventing new weed infestations to minimize the impact and expense of weed control.

The second part of this program is promptly controlling new weed infestations. That's where Weed Busters come in. Control may include pulling, cutting, digging roots, mowing, or applying herbicide to foliage or cut stumps. In some cases, we have enough advance notice to describe the projects on this website and in our volunteer newsletter, along with our other outdoor projects. In other cases, we won't have enough time.

So, we've developed a list of volunteers who want to be contacted about these short-notice field projects.  If a given workday does not fit your schedule, we'll understand and hope to see you at the next one!  We conduct 6-10 weed control workdays throughout Maryland in a given growing season (April through November), and we hope that people on the Weed Busters list will be able to participate in 2 or more workdays per season.

If you'd like to be notified about these field projects, please send an e-mail to karion@tnc.org or call Kathryn E. Arion
Community Engagement Specialist at (301) 897-8570 or mobile  443-7865794 Thanks, and we hope to see you in the field!

www.nature.org/dcevents

Invasive Plant Removal Day – Register Your Site TODAY!

Saturday, May 4^th – All across the mid-Atlantic states

Invasive Plant Removal Day started as a statewide event in Virginia aimed at engaging volunteers in managing invasive plants in natural areas across the Commonwealth. 2013 marks the 5th anniversary of this initiative, and we're proud to have expanded the effort across the mid-Atlantic region to include seven states (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV). Groups such as Master Naturalist chapters and neighborhood organizations plan, organize, and run invasive plant removal events in their local communities. The events are posted on a central site, and volunteers are invited to find an event near them, and contact the event's organizer to register. Visit www.maipc.org/iprday to register a site or find a site near your to join.

Potomac Conservancy

Potomac Conservancy's Growing Native is a year-round volunteer project that helps to restore and protect rivers and streams in the Potomac River watershed. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds participate in Growing Native by collecting native tree seeds and planting trees along streams and rivers across the region. Not only are participants creating forests for tomorrow, they are also learning the important connection between healthy, forested lands and clean waters

Since Growing Native's inception in 2001, nearly 30,000 volunteers collected more than 94,000 pounds of acorns, walnuts, and other hardwood tree seeds. These seeds have generated seedlings that will be used to restore sensitive streamside lands.

Growing Native's efforts culminate in the fall, when we do large scale outreach to individuals, community groups, and local businesses to get involved while seeds are dropping on the ground! We invite people to volunteer by acting as Growing Native ambassador, seed collection event coordinators, and Drop-off site coordinators.

More information: Contact Kate McNamee, Outreach Coordinator, Potomac Conservancy, 8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 612, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301.608.1188 x211.

Web site: www.potomac.org.

Class: Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal
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