Habitat and Restoration Seeding - Dumbarton Oaks Park - Saturday November 19, 2016

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Join Rock Creek Conservancy, Dumbarton Oaks Conservancy, and the National Park Service for a special habitat restoration and seeding volunteer event in Dumbarton Oaks Park on Saturday, November 19th.

Volunteer Activity: Volunteers will help restore and rehabilitate a hillside in Dumbarton Oaks Park to a natural meadow. The activity will include raking and moving invasive plants, laying seeding, and aerating soil.

When: Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Volunteers will meet at the top of Lover's Lane (approximately 3060 R Street NW). 2-hour street parking is available, or volunteers can contact Amanda Shull ahead of time at amandashull@dopark.org to arrange for parking at the Dumbarton Oaks offices.

What to Wear: Volunteers should come prepared with long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and closed-toe shoes.

What to Bring: Bring water. Tools and gloves will be provided. Feel free to bring your own tools and gloves if you have them. Snacks will be provided.

Leader Contact Information: John Maleri, jmaleri@rockcreekconservancy.org, or Amanda Shull, amandashull@dopark.org

Weather/Cancellation Policy: If it is raining on the morning of the event, it will be canceled. All cancellations will be updated and announced on the event calendar listing.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE!