Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM (noon)
Description: Join our partners at the National Park Service - National Capital Parks-East at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens from 10am to 12pm to remove various invasive species throughout the park to make room for native flora and fauna.
Meeting point is at the parking lot on Deane Ave NE near Kenilworth Track. No skills or prior knowledge are required for these events. Volunteers who sign up will receive an email with further details about the event 48 hours prior to its start.
Notes from the National Park Service - National Capital Parks-East:
Tools and gloves are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Bring snacks and water.
Wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeves that you don’t mind getting dirty.
If you plan to drive to this event, you can park in the parking lot along Deane Ave NE.
If you plan to take public transport to the event, the meeting spot is a 25-minute walk from the Minnesota Avenue Metro and a 15-minute walk from the U7 bus line stop on Jay St NE.
Questions? Please reach out to Jen Clifford, Community Volunteer Ambassador, Invasive Plant Management Team, National Capital Region, at jennifer.clifford.cva@gmail.com
Registration is required. You may need to create a volunteer.gov account to register.
Sign up here: Volunteer Opportunity Detail