Come out to learn how to recognize the top least-wanted invasive weeds in our area, get some fresh air, help restore habitat and potentially get a workout in the process! We will work on removing non-native invasive vines from the park area adjacent to the high school and spread mulch to suppress nonnative weeds. Our goal is to create a gathering space, save trees from invasive vines and thereby help combat climate change. Please spread the word and join us! No experience is necessary (just a desire to learn). SSL hours are available.
This is the park directly adjacent to Richard Montgomery High School. We will meet at the driveway to the bus loop (https://goo.gl/maps/g4eg76Rk9yjbxRJK6), look for Chuck's white van. Street parking is available.
Note: Volunteers 14 and under must always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Volunteers under 16 may only use tools if their parent/guardian is present and at the parent/guardian's discretion. I.e., if you are under 16, please bring a grownup. Thanks!
What to Wear and Bring: We will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns, sharp branches and poison ivy. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Dress for the weather in layers. Bring plenty of water, bug spray, and pruners and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. NOTE: THERE IS A LOT OF MULCH TO MOVE. If you have a wheelbarrow and spade/shovel, please bring it!
Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.
This event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.
This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the first Friday in June), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.
