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Save the trees and celebrate National Public Lands Day
Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Monica and Chuck for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Wheaton Woods Local Park in the Aspen Hill/Wheaton area. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including round-leaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) and porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata). Plan to meet in the northern section of the park at Magellan Ave & Wissahican Ave.
Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink. Please note: Court Ordered Volunteer Hours can’t be granted through this workday.
This event is capped at 20 people.
This workday is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to join this event.
All volunteers must register online: Click here to register for the event
How to register
- Click “Schedule”
- Pick the shift you are interested in.
- If you don’t have an account in our system, please create one.
- If you already have an account in the database, but forgot your login info, email the WW Volunteer Coordinator, and don’t create a new account.
- More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.
- For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Monica.
Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
