Save the trees and the stream valley ecosystem
Join Sarah, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday on the Capital Crescent Trail at the Little Falls Parkway intersection in Chevy Chase, MD. We will meet at the parking lot of the Bethesda Pool, 6300 Hillandale Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Look for us near the Trail crossing. Click here for more information on the Little Falls Watershed Alliance’s (LFWA) website. (opens in a new tab)
Weather policy: We usually hold Weed Warrior Workdays as long as there is not pouring rain or deep snow. However, if the weather is deemed dangerous for outdoor activities, we will cancel. Cancellation will be posted on the LFWA(opens in a new tab) website(opens in a new tab) one hour before the event start time.
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 10 people.
This workday is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Volunteers under 16 are not permitted to use tools, so if you are under 16, please email the Weed Warrior supervisor ahead of time to see whether they will have meaningful work for you to do. Volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
*If you or anyone in your household are sick, waiting for Covid test results, and/or have tested positive for Covid (regardless of vaccination status) you are not eligible to volunteer at this time.*
All volunteers must register online: Click here to register for the event(opens in a new tab)
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 Sarah.
Learn more about the Weed Warrior program(opens in a new tab).
This workday is co-sponsored by Montgomery Parks,(opens in a new tab) Little Falls Watershed Alliance (opens in a new tab), and the Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail.(opens in a new tab)
This event will be held at Capital Crescent Trail Little Falls Parkway