32nd Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

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Coordinated by the Alice Ferguson Foundation and Reston Association

All are invited - Age Requirement: Must be at least 13, but all agesare welcome with adult supervision.

Saturday, April 18

9 a.m.- noon (rain or shine)

Free pizza lunch afterward at Walker Nature Center

Join thousands of volunteers in a multi-state effort as we do our part in cleaning up the Potomac Watershed. Reston Association is hosting several sites along Snakeden Branch and Colvin Run, two tributaries to the Potomac River. Come learn about our watersheds and see what "interesting" artifacts end up in our streams.

Reston Sites:

• Snakeden Branch Upper - meet at Hunters Woods Village Center (50 volunteers)
• Snakeden Branch Middle - meet at Soapstone Drive (50 volunteers)
• Colvin Run - meet at Tall Oaks Pool (50 volunteers)
• Bowman Town Drive - Meet at the Reston Libary

Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and come prepared to get a little wet and dirty. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

Join us at walker Nature Center afterward for a pizza lunch.

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
Please contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org.

Qualifications:
No prior experience required. Training is regularly provided on-site.

Must be at least 13, but all ages are welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents must complete a Volunteer Minor Application for each child participating.

Sign up today by logging into VicNet and registering under the "My Schedule" tab. We'd love to have you!

Directions:
Applications and other information can be found at http://www.reston.org/ under "About Reston Association" then the "Volunteer Opportunities" tab.

NEW VOLUNTEERS (required): Fill out a volunteer application. Once complete, you will receive confirmation and instructions on how to start a VicNet account.

You can find the application here:
- Adult Volunteer Application - http://bit.ly/VolunteerRestonApplication
- Minor Application (Under 18 - parent must consent) - http://bit.ly/VRMinorApp

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS: Log into VicNet and register under the "My Schedule" tab. Click the "Help Wanted" boxes on the calendar to sign up.

* Please save the VicNet (http://bit.ly/VRVicNet) link for future visits.

If you experience any problems with Volgistics or VicNet, please contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org.