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MLK Volunteer Events from Rock Creek Conservancy

MLK Day
courtesy Rock Creek Conservancy

From an email:

“Come Volunteer in Rock Creek Park for #MLKDay

Join Rock Creek Conservancy on Saturday, January 16th and Monday, January 18th in honor of the 2016 MLK Day of Service. Over 15 volunteer activities are happening throughout Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, MD. Volunteer activities include (1) cutting invasive English ivy from trees as part of the Conservancy’s effort to protect the Rock Creek tree canopy; (2) cutting invasive vines such as berry and Oriental bittersweet so natives can grow in the park; (3) cleaning up trash that has accumulated along streams; and (4) laying mulch to improve trail access. 

Visit our website for more information and the most up to date event details. If you are interested in getting a group involved, please email [email protected]

Saturday, January 16th
Glover Archbold Davis Street Entrance: 10:00-12:00, English Ivy Removal (kids under 16 can participate but will not be able to use tools)
Soapstone Valley: 10:00-1:00, Mulching activity (kid friendly!)
Piney Branch: 10:00-12:00, Trash cleanup (kid friendly)
Pinehurst Branch: 1:00-4:00, Invasive Removal and Trash Cleanup (kid friendly)

Monday, January 18th
Melvin Hazen West: 10:00-12:00, Invasive Removal
Piney Branch: 10:00-12:00, Invasive Removal
Mouth of Rock Creek: 10:00-12:00, English ivy Removal
Tregaron Conservancy: 10:00-12:00, Invasive Removal
Peirce Mill: 10:00-12:00, Trash Cleanup (kid friendly)
Beret Park: 10:00-12:00, Trash Cleanup (kid friendly)
Meadowbrook Park: 10:00-12:00. Trash Cleanup (kid friendly)
Rock Creek Park Golf Course: 10:00-12:00, Trash Cleanup (kid friendly)
Soapstone Valley: 1:00-3:00, Invasive Removal
Fort Reno: 1:00-3:00, Trash Cleanup”

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