Save the Trees
Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Ed and Certified Weed Warrior Scott as they take on invasive bittersweet vines along the new Northwest Branch Trail near the National Capital Trolley Museum off Bonifant Road in Northwest Branch Recreational Park. Park at the trailhead along the driveway, with overflow parking at the Trolley Museum. The exact meeting location will be sent to all pre-registrants. Refer to this lat/long and map for the general location: 39.095358, -77.029884.
We will focus on HUGE round-leaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.
Dress for the weather. Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, tall socks, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, folding hand saws, and large 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 15 volunteers.
This workday is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to join this event.
All volunteers must pre-register online: Click here to register for the event
How to register
- Pick the shift you are interested in.
- Click the green “apply” button.
- If you don’t have an account in our system, pick “New Volunteer” and create an account.
- If you already have an account in the database, click “Login”. If you 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 Ed.
Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.
This workday is co-sponsored by Montgomery Parks and Neighbors of the Northwest Branch.
