(Our calendar may include events not sponsored by ACWA as a courtesy to other organizations)
INDIVIDUAL EVENT DETAILS LISTED BELOW
Work day events are eligible for Student Service Learning hours for Washington County Public Schools.
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Learn basic plant ID skills to locate priority plants for seed collections this fall
Learn basic plant ID skills to locate priority plants for seed collections this fall
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water. Email if interested in helping and would like event updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
Spread the word, especially to North End Hagerstown Residents.
July 14th 5-6:30pm
Public Input Needed for Hamilton Run Restoration Efforts
Catoctin Land Trust will be joined by State of Maryland officials as well as representatives from the City of Hagerstown to review and comment on the plans for mitigating flooding on Hamilton Run and Northern Avenue in Hagerstown.
RSVP for the Meeting HERE
June 24th Work Day is cancelled due to extreme heat!
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in June from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water. Email if interested in helping and would like event updates.
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in June from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Visit the ACWA booth and receive a free packet of seeds that will support local pollinators
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/643610981753953/
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.
Serviceberry collection is tentative based on ripeness of the berries and whether they develop Cedar Rust disease. Learn more about Serviceberry collection in this fact sheet
Location: North Hagerstown Post Office, 12912 Conamar Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Monday 6/9 5-6:30pm
Friday 6/13 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.
Celebrate the release of the first Antietam Watershed Report Card and an opportunity for community members to meet various organizations and environmental stewardship practitioners.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
Watershed report cards are powerful tools used around the world to describe ecosystem status, increase public awareness, and inform decision makers. The Antietam Watershed Report Card assesses ecosystem health of the Antietam and the land (in Maryland) that drains into the Creek using nine indicators in three categories. The report card was developed by ACWA, BCWA, and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES).
Attend the event to receive your copy of the report card, learn how the watershed’s grade was determined, and hear about projects planned to help improve our report card grade. We will also announce new State Whole Watershed Act Funding to assist with Antietam Watershed restoration projects.
After the presentations, community members can visit with environmental stewardship practitioners who will offer suggestions to improve your land use practices and explain funding sources available to complete stewardship projects. For example: property owners can learn how to create sustainable landscaping in their own yards, discuss funding for large- and small-scale tree plantings, and consider healthier agricultural practices to protect soil and water quality.
Stewardship Practitioners will include:
· Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Maryland Grazers Network Representative
· Heart of Maryland/Catoctin Land Trust Representatives
· MD DNR Forest Service Tree Planting Specialists
· Potomac Riverkeeper Network - Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
· Washington County Master Gardener Bay-Wise Coordinators
· Washington County Stormwater & Watershed Services Department
· Washington Couty Soil Conservation District Representatives
Schedule:
3 pm Doors Open of the Beaver Creek School Event Center
3:30 pm Report Card Presentation & Whole Watershed Funding Announcement
4-6:30 pm Community Reception and Open Stewardship Practitioner Tables
Come when you can, leave when you must.
Hosted by the Antietam-Conococeheague Watershed Alliance (ACWA) &
the Beaver Creek Watershed Association (BCWA)
RSVP not required, but helps us plan. Thank you!
ACWA Board meetings are generally held every other month. All members are welcome to attend.
For June, the meeting will be held virtually.
Please email us if you would like to participate in the meeting or have an issue/suggestion you would like to share.
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.
Serviceberry collection is tentative based on ripeness of the berries and whether they develop Cedar Rust disease. Learn more about Serviceberry collection in this fact sheet
Location: North Hagerstown Post Office, 12912 Conamar Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Monday 6/9 5-6:30pm
Friday 6/13 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.
Early birds who want to help out in the morning hours.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
It is recommended to wear bug spray and a hat.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Email to let us know you will be attending.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established. We will be working at this project site every Thursday evening in May
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water.
Sign up to help on this form https://forms.gle/L5hSzTbUe6jZz68j9
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in April & May from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established. We will be working at this project site every Thursday evening in May
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water.
Sign up to help on this form https://forms.gle/L5hSzTbUe6jZz68j9
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in April & May from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Early birds who want to help out in the morning hours. Doughnuts and coffee may be available!
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
It is recommended to wear bug spray and a hat.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Email to let us know you will be attending.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
It is recommended to wear bug spray and a hat.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Email to let us know you will be attending.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Help MD DNR Forest Service plant 15 native trees and shrubs, spread mulch, and install protective caging at the Community Park.
Volunteers simply need to show up, ready to work. Please bring your own water bottle. Tools and gloves provided. All events are eligible for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Remember to bring your card for signature.
Email us with any questions!
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established. We will be working at this project site every Thursday evening in May
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water.
Sign up to help on this form https://forms.gle/L5hSzTbUe6jZz68j9
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in April & May from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
See the full list of items that can be swapped or recycled on May 10th
Weeding and some replanting is needed in the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales to give the native plants a chance to get established. We will be working at this project site every Thursday evening in May
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O, an overflow parking area generally between the ARCC and Kepler buildings.
Gloves and tools will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite weeding tool.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own drinking water.
Sign up to help on this form https://forms.gle/L5hSzTbUe6jZz68j9
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in April & May from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
This Tree Sale has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Open volunteer hours are every Tuesday in April & May from 4pm-6-ish pm.
Help pot seedlings and care for trees/shrubs awaiting their forever homes.
Located at 20464 Beaver Creek Road. Work days are cancelled if it is raining.
Interested in alternate work dates? Contact Us!
Volunteers are needed to help plant trees, clean the stream, and help paint storm drains during the City of Hagerstown’s Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Park at City Park and meet at the Hagers House for the work day kick off with the Hagerstown City Youth Council. Gloves and tools are provided. Please dress to get dirty and bring your own water bottle.
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=947991734177368&set=a.550457230597489
New Event Date is Saturday April 26 at 9 am
Help collect trash at Riverbottom Park, Williamsport, MD (the boat ramp to the Potomac River)
Gloves and bags are provided. Please wear sturdy shoes that may get dirty.
The MD Forest Service is installing a native wetland shrub buffer along a creek at a farm and needs some extra hands!
Hosted by Bob Schwartz, Maryland Forest Service
Free and open to the public. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required; see link below.
Walking Distance: Less than 1 mile
Pace: Light to moderate exertion. This workday will include pounding rebar into soft ground and putting live stakes into that hole
Exposure: Sun
Terrain: Generally flat, with some steep edges of the creek you can choose to go on. Expect mud as we will be working streamside.
Restroom: No
Parking/Where to Meet: 20230 Dogstreet Rd, Keedysville, MD Volunteers should meet in the driveway of the farmhouse
What to Bring: Work gloves and a hammer if you want to bring your favorite one. Please dress for the weather and for outdoor work. Closed-toed shoes are required and layers are recommended. Please bring plenty of water!
If work is not completed we will resume installing the live stakes on Saturday 4/26 8-10am
Register on the Potomac Valley Audubon Society Website at: https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/planting-live-stakes/
The MD Forest Service is installing a native wetland shrub buffer along a creek at a farm and needs some extra hands!
Hosted by Bob Schwartz, Maryland Forest Service
Free and open to the public. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required; see link below.
Walking Distance: Less than 1 mile
Pace: Light to moderate exertion. This workday will include pounding rebar into soft ground and putting live stakes into that hole
Exposure: Sun
Terrain: Generally flat, with some steep edges of the creek you can choose to go on. Expect mud as we will be working streamside.
Restroom: No
Parking/Where to Meet: 20230 Dogstreet Rd, Keedysville, MD Volunteers should meet in the driveway of the farmhouse
What to Bring: Work gloves and a hammer if you want to bring your favorite one. Please dress for the weather and for outdoor work. Closed-toed shoes are required and layers are recommended. Please bring plenty of water!
If work is not completed we will resume installing the live stakes on Saturday 4/26 8-10am
Register on the Potomac Valley Audubon Society Website at: https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/planting-live-stakes/
Dormant plant stakes that have been installed into the stream bank. The stakes will grow roots to stabilized the bank soil and preventing erosion.
Help add native plants to the Hagerstown Community College Bioswales
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O
RSVP if you are interested in helping on this work day
Don’t forget HCC has an exciting lineup of events for Earth Month
