Habitat Heroes - Untangle the Bittersweet

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Untangle the Bittersweet

Saturday, July 15

10 a.m. - Noon

The heavy vines of invasive Oriental bittersweet continue to strangle trees and take over shrubs in the natural area at Stones Throw Drive. Oriental bittersweet is one of the most invasive weeds in Reston. Please help us eradicate this aggressive vine and liberate our native plants.

Our native trees, ferns and wild­flowers are under attack by inva­sive plants like English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle and bamboo. We need heroes like you to join us in res­cuing Reston’s beautiful parkland. These fast-growing, aggressive plants es­cape from people’s yards and threat­en local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations.

You don’t need to be an expert to assist in protecting and restoring Reston’s woods. Our volunteering opportunities each month provide you with all the training you need to become an honorary Habitat Hero! We do a lot of invasive removal year-round. Join us!

For all projects: Please wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against biting insects, thorns, and poison ivy. There is poison ivy at almost all sites. Staff will provide preventative and cleansing poison ivy wipes. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. RA will provide some tools, gloves, snacks and water.

** Please contact Ha Brock for more information and to receive a volunteer application **