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Showing posts with label wssc. Show all posts

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Keeping Champion Trees Strong

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Sunday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Keeping Champion Trees Strong

A grove of very rare trees, Franklinias were found at Triadelphia Recreation Area.  But invasive weeds have also found them-and we need to get rid of the invasive weeds from these groves.  Triadelphia Recreation Area, 2600 Triadelphia Lake Road, Brookeville

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Helping Out the Dragonflies

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Out the Dragonflies

The best spot to see dragonflies and damselflies in central Maryland is Brown’s Bridge Recreation Area in the summer.  But they don’t need trash and invasive weed covering up their food sources.  So we need your help to tidy up their favorite spot.  Brown’s Bridge Recreation Area, 2220 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

H2O Fest

Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.-“H2O Fest”-Learn about the Patuxent, Jug Bay and the Chesapeake through many hands-on activities, kayak trips, music and crafts.  Free admission.  WSSC’s Western Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant, 6600 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Patuxent River Cleanup

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to Noon Patuxent River Cleanup

Sign up for a number of sites to pick up trash throughout the Patuxent River watershed and help the Chesapeake Bay.  Email saugust@wsscwater.com.

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Continuing More than 50 years of Beautiful Garden Memories

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Sunday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Continuing More than 50 Years of Beautiful Garden Memories”

WSSC planted an azalea garden over 50 years.  This fall, we added over 150 plants.  But weeds have also found the azalea garden-and we need your help to remove them.  Brighton Dam’s Azalea Garden, 2 Brighton Dam Road, Brookeville.

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Planting Trees and Helping Wildlife

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Planting Trees and Helping Wildlife”-

We need Girl Scouts from southern Prince George’s County to help us plant hazelnut, black cherry and persimmon trees to provide food and cover for birds and butterflies. 

Piscataway Wastewater Treatment Plant, 11 Farmington Rd W, # W, Accokeek, MD 20607.

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Keeping a River Running

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Keeping a River Running”

Join WSSC as we pull trash, branches and other debris out of culverts next to the Patuxent River.  This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the river-while making a difference to the Chesapeake Bay.  

Supplee Recreation Area, 16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD.

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Helping Small Trees Thrive this Spring

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Sunday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Small Trees Thrive This Spring”-

We will be preparing 250 small trees to thrive this spring with watering, mulching and weeding.  Scott’s Cove, 11000 Harding Road, Laurel

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Helping Trees to Thrive

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Sunday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Helping Trees to Thrive”

Join WSSC as we remove weeds from trees trying to grow next to the Patuxent River.  This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the river and a woodland that very few people get to see-while making a difference to the Chesapeake Bay.  

Supplee Recreation Area, 16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD.

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Continuing More than 50 Years of Beautiful Garden Memories

Volunteer Opportunity with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Sunday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to Noon-“Continuing More than 50 Years of Beautiful Garden Memories”

WSSC planted an azalea garden over 50 years.  This fall, we added over 150 plants. But weeds have also found the azalea garden-and we need your help to remove them.  Brighton Dam’s Azalea Garden, 2 Brighton Dam Road, Brookeville

For more information, visit the WSSC website.

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