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Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like Garlic Mustard, English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why we need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. These fast growing, invasive plants escape from people’s yards and seriously threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations. Please join us and spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.

Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks, water and pre and post poison ivy wipes.

Note: Children are encouraged to bring their own favorite garden gloves.

Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult that is at least 21 years old.

LOCATION: 10805 Oldfield Drive
DATE:Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. - Noon
Oldfield Drive Natural Area
To volunteer go to: http://bit.ly/1C52xeM
We will battle bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard surrounding the Oldfield tot-lot. We need help cutting back the large invasive bush honeysuckle that have taken over the woods and hidden its natural beauty. Meet at the Oldfield tot-lot, and park along Oldfield Drive. The entrance steps are adjacent to 10805 Oldfield Drive. Look for the RA truck.