by Tracy Zorpette
Did you know that the greenery that grows (and grows and grows) along the 3100 block of Brandywine Street is part of Forest Hills Park?
Many of the plants that encroach on the Brandywine sidewalk are invasive species, and volunteers are invited to help tackle the problem on November 8th.
Some of this vegetation is good for wildlife, but this stretch is chockablock with invasive species that are harmful to native plants and animals.
Van Ness Main Street’s Good Clean Fun initiative has worked with DC to schedule an invasive removal day on Saturday, November 8th, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The crew is limited to 15 people (adults only) and everyone will need to sign a waiver. Tools and training will be provided. Volunteers will learn about tool safety and how to identify and remove invasive plants and poison ivy. Bring: gloves (we will have extras), sunblock and bug spray if needed. Wear: sturdy, closed-toe shoes and long pants that you don’t mind getting dirty or snagged.
If you would like to join us, please sign up here.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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Kathy Sykes says
There are regular opportunities to remove invasive plants thru the Rock Creek Conservancy. The next public event will be held at Reservation 630W at the corner of Tilden and Reno Road on Thursday, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Thursdays while the government is shut down.
Furloughed federal workers helped yesterday remove and impressive amount of trees of heaven seedlings, the host for spotted lantern flies, English Ivy, amur honeysuckle and winter creeper.
The next events will be on Nov 6th, 13, 20th.
We also meet on Sundays in November from 10 am to noon at the same location starting Nov 9th.
To find an opportunity go to rock creek conservancy and sign up. Or send me an email and I can help you locate the link [email protected]