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National Public Lands Day at the Polk Ave Park, Alexandria

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ORGANIZATION: Northern Virginia Conservation Trust

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Volunteers Removing Invasive Plants
Volunteers hard at work removing invasive vines

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust! National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands.

Join us for a clean up of one of Alexandria's newest parks! The event will take place at the Polk Avenue Park and will run from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will be picking up litter and removing invasive plants, such as smartweed and periwinkle.

Please wear clothes that can get dirty- pants, long sleeves, and boots. And bring a water bottle with you. Tools will be provided for you. There is street parking available along Polk Ave.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Shannon O'Neil at soneil@nvct.org.

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About Northern Virginia Conservation Trust

Location:

4022 HUMMER RD, ANNANDALE, VA 22003, US

Mission Statement

The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) saves nearby nature by encouraging and assisting governments and private landowners to preserve and care for natural areas, trails, streams, parks and historic and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Description

NVCT is an award-winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. Founded in 1994, NVCT has preserved nearly 5800 acres in Northern Virginia. NVCT currently holds 101 conservation easements and owns 20 properties.

We work hard to preserve land for our community, but we can't do it without your help! Do your part by volunteeting your time to help us stop the invasion of non-native, invasive plants, plant trees, restore parks, trails, and waterways, and much more!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Sep 26, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

5325 Polk AvenueAlexandria, VA 22304

(38.824314,-77.11925)
 

DATE POSTED

August 24, 2015

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • All participants uder 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.

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