There are many trees and plants remaining in our nursery from our Fall Sale on Saturday 10/3 (see original sale info).

To help clear inventory for the winter and in hopes of getting more native plants in the ground before the cold weather hits we are hosting a

2nd Chance Sale ACWA Nursery Sale
Thursday October 8th from 4-6:30 pm

Our 2nd chance sales are scaled down events from our larger nursery sales. Limited volunteers are on hand to help select and load plants.

The ACWA Nursery is located at:
Crickhollow Farm White Barn,
20464 Beaver Creek Rd, Hagerstown MD 21740

During the sale we will also have volunteers planting acorns to overwinter in the nursery. Join Us!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Hands-On Invasive plant Removal & Demonstration Workshop

Learn how to identify invasive plants, removal techniques, & help remove select invasive plants at Hagerstown Community College

9/27, 9am-noon
Free to attend but sign up is required.

• Two 20 minute education stations will be offered: plant identification & remove/treat methodology.

• Then we will put our skills to work removing invasive species around Parking Lot O & nature trail. 

• Stations will be led by Bob Schwartz (DNR-Watershed Forester), Anna Twigg (DNR-Community Forester), & Ann Aldrich (Botanist & Native Plant Expert).

• Species known to be in the area (but others may be identified during the workshop) include: Russian & Autumn Olive, Bittersweet, Honeysuckle, multiflora rose, wineberry, and various thistle.

This is a follow on session from our first Invasive Plant Workshop in August but ALL are invited to attend this demonstration/workshop day!

An email with additional event details will be sent prior to the event, including any updates regarding cancelations due to weather.

Volunteers are needed to collect white oak acorns at Doub’s Woods Park in Hagerstown

As part of the 5 Million Tree Initiative (5MT) native tree seeds are needed to meet the goal of growing and planting 5 million trees by 2031. During these collection events, all fruits/seeds will be sent to the Maryland State Tree Nursery to support future tree plantings around the State. ACWA is helping coordinate seed collection within our watersheds to support the 5MT Initiative and to raise awareness of the importance of planting native trees.

Friday September 25th from 1-3:30pm

1307 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown. Meet at the pavilion by the County Park's office building.

Please note:

• Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and bring own drinking water.

• Collection ground is uneven terrain and among other trees.

• There are no restrooms or drinking water available at the collection site.

You can also collect white oak acorns and other priority seeds for donation to one of our drop off spots. Learn more in our 2026 Seed Collection Booklet for Washington County.

As part of the 5 Million Tree Initiative (5MT) native tree seeds are needed to meet the goal of growing and planting 5 million trees by 2031. During these collection events, all fruits/seeds will be sent to the Maryland State Tree Nursery to support future tree plantings around the State. ACWA is helping coordinate seed collection within our watersheds to support the 5MT Initiative and to raise awareness of the importance of planting native trees.

Volunteers are needed to collect spicebush seeds off River Road, in Sharpsburg, MD. This collection site is private community land, so exact address will be emailed to volunteers prior to the event.

Parking is extremely limited so, please consider carpooling if possible. We ask that you sign up and let us know you are coming to anticipate number of cars. Please note:

• Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and bring own drinking water and bug spray.

• Collection ground is uneven terrain and among other trees.

• There are no restrooms or drinking water available at the collection site.

Volunteers should sign up using the online form below to receive notices and exact directions to the collection spot.

**After the collection event, join us in a social at Potomac Ridge Brewery. Food & refreshments are available from the establishment on your own. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket for optional outside seating

NOW Licensed Tree Experts can earn 3 Continuing Education Credits by provided their LTE at the workshop.

Learn to identify & control invasive plants on your land, plus resources to get help

Washington County, MD Public Safety Training Center

18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, MD

$15 per person

Attendees will receive:

• Hardcopy of Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas Field Guide (limited quantities)

• Fact sheets on select invasive plant species

• $10 credit to ACWA Fall Native plant sale

• chance for native plant and DIY management tool giveaways

• morning refreshments

• assistance in identifying plant cuttings from their property

Come visit the ACWA table at a community celebration with music, great food, and engaging conversations with partners at Antietam Creek Vineyards!

Discover the Heart of Maryland is a community celebration hosted by the Heart of Maryland Collaborative and sponsored by Catoctin Land Trust. This event is designed to bring people together in appreciation of the landscapes, partnerships, and conservation work that are shaping the region’s future.

This FREE gathering is an opportunity to connect community members, conservation partners, and supporters in a shared celebration of land stewardship, local heritage, and the ongoing work to preserve these vital resources. To learn more about the event, visit Catoctin Land Trust’s website.

The Maryland Forest Service is collecting Serviceberry seeds as part of the Maryland 5 Million Tree Initiative to grow seedlings for future plantings. The Maryland State Tree Nursery will accept whole berries, so no processing is needed after collecting them from the tree/shrubs.

Everyone is welcome! No prior experience is needed and we’ll provide all of the materials! We recommend wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty - serviceberries can stain clothes!

Location: North Hagerstown Post Office, 12912 Conamar Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742

• Friday 6/19 5-6:30pm

Let us know if you would like to help with the collection. The schedule may change based on weather and condition of the berries.

After collecting serviceberries, join us for a pint at Upper Stem Brewery around 6:30pm! Beer and food truck at 20150 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21742! Come hang out with native plant loving volunteers!

Visit ACWA at Pollinator Palooza this Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center (7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro). This free event is hosted by the Washington County MD Master Gardeners with several visiting vendors. Guest will find a dozen tents at four teaching gardens & will learn why pollinators such as bees and butterflies are important and how to protect them. Enjoy garden tours and talks, a native plant sale, educational displays, live music and food trucks, plus crafts, facepainting, storytelling and a scavenger hunt for kids.

Learn more at UMD Ag Extension Page

Hagerstown Community College Parking Lot O Bioswale Gardens
Wed. June 10th, 10 am - Noon
Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided. 
Feel free to bring your own sunscreen, bug spray, and/or kneeling pad. 
No signup needed; Email us with questions

Fly Fishing Trail Work Day, Saturday May 16th, 9am-5pm

hosted by the Beaver Creek Watershed Association (BCWA)

Come when you can to help BCWA with stream side trail trimming and tree thinning in the Jackson Trout Management Area.

Meet at the Fly Fishing Parking Lot at 9751 Beaver Creek Church Rd, Hagerstown. 
BYOLunch, drinking water, gloves, & bug spray!

Learn more about the Beaver Creek Watershed Association at www.beavercreekwatershedassociation-md.org/