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Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service in removing invasive bamboo from the western section of Melvin Hazen. This is the second part of our two-part bamboo removal project. Details and register here: rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=32172080
Remove trash from an adopted section of Broad Branch Stream at 27th Street with Rock Creek Conservancy, the Alice Ferguson Foundation, District Department of Energy (DOEE) and the Environment, and […]
Join Van Ness Main Street and local volunteer and Master Gardener Kathy Sykes in planting spring bulbs along the east and west side of Connecticut Ave. NW. Saturday, November 10: […]
Volunteers will join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service in the removal of invasive plants from the trees and the ground in the eastern section of Melvin Hazen, […]
Participants will learn how to identify and control species of non-native, invasive plants found in the Washington, D.C. area including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa), English ivy (Hedera helix), Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) among others. Early detection, rapid response plants, and native alternatives will also be discussed. This two-part course will be divided as follows: a 2.5 […]
Help beautify Forest Hills Park and protect Rock Creek by cleaning up trash and invasive plants around the park and on the playground at 32nd and Chesapeake Streets, NW. Plan […]
Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service will reschedule this event for removing invasive plants from the Broad Branch section of Rock Creek Park. This section of the Broad Branch tributary of Rock Creek was restored in 2018 and now needs upkeep to ensure that invasive plants are kept at bay. This tributary is […]
Van Ness Main Street brings holiday pop-up shopping to its Van Ness storefront for a fourth year. Shop from 20 local creative makers while enjoying other activities. Friday: An evening SIP & SHOP preview party with wine courtesy of Calvert Woodley and delicious bites from local restaurants. Saturday: Gingerbread decorating for kids with Bread Furst. […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service as we clean up trash from the Broad Branch section of Rock Creek Park. Volunteers will meet at 5250 Linnean Ave. NW, near the intersection of Broad Branch Rd.
Friends of Forest Hills Playground makes sure the park's amenities remain safe and in good shape. The nonprofit organizes popular events like the summer concerts and Halloween Spooktacular. And the small but mighty board needs more hands to do everything they would like to do for the park and the neighborhood. They are meeting Tuesday, […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and National Park Service as they continue restoration work in Melvin Hazen West, one of five "mini-oases" in Rock Creek Park. These areas have been strategically […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Rena Subotnik in an effort to remove invasive plants from Melvin Hazen East. Find information and register here.
Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for our spring Stream Team Leader Training. This training will prepare volunteers to become Stream Team Leaders and lead events for Extreme Cleanup in April. Stream Team Leaders are a cadre of dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and increase stewardship actions within […]
Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a spring Stream Team Leader Training Webinar. This training will prepare volunteers to become Stream Team Leaders and lead events for Extreme Cleanup in April. You can even participate from the comfort of your own home! Stream Team Leaders are a cadre of dedicated volunteers that work with the […]
Do you love Rock Creek? Are you looking for ways to help care for our urban wilderness while staying socially distant? Drop by our "Office Hours" for volunteers. Registered volunteers will receive cleanup supplies and discuss socially-distant stewardship practices and ways to reduce stormwater pollution. Come between 9 am and 11 am at your convenience. […]