Save the trees
Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Ed and Weed Warrior Scott for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Northwest Branch Stream Valley. The exact meeting location will be emailed to all pre-registrants. We will mainly work behind the Northwest Park Apartments (400 Southampton Drive, 20903) on Montgomery Parkland right before the Northwest Branch crosses the Montgomery/PG County line. Parking is available at 400 Southampton Drive within the apartment complex at 39.006019, -76.983135.
We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially kudzu (Pueraria montana v. lobata), round-leaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), English ivy (Hedera helix), and porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata).
Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws, loppers, and weed wrenches 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 10 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
- 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 will be emailed to you after you register.
- For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Ed.
This workday is co-sponsored by Montgomery Parks and the Neighbors of Northwest Branch.
