Save the trees and the stream valley ecosystem

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Barbara for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area(opens in a new tab) in Bethesda, MD. We will focus on porcelainberry vines (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) that are growing in the trees. We may also work on wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) and bush honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.).

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 must be 16 years or older to join this event.

*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 Barbara.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program(opens in a new tab).

This event will be held at Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area