(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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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!
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.
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!
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!
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
Weeding is needed in the newly planted Hagerstown Community College Bioswales prior to upcoming planting day on 4/25.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O
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
Don’t forget HCC has an exciting lineup of events for Earth Month
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 is needed in the newly planted Hagerstown Community College Bioswales prior to upcoming planting day on 4/25.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O
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
Don’t forget HCC has an exciting lineup of events for Earth Month
Weeding is needed in the newly planted Hagerstown Community College Bioswales prior to upcoming planting day on 4/25.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O
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
Don’t forget HCC has an exciting lineup of events for Earth Month
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 is needed in the newly planted Hagerstown Community College Bioswales prior to upcoming planting day on 4/25.
This event and plants are funded by a Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, Green Towns, and Green Jobs grant.
Meet at Parking Lot O
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
Don’t forget HCC has an exciting lineup of events for Earth Month
Help plant native trees and shrubs, spread mulch, and install protective caging.
We will be working along Evergreen Trail off Cave Hill Road.
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!
Help plant native trees and shrubs, spread mulch, and install protective caging.
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!
Update! Trees are planted; help is needed to spread topsoil and mulch.
Help plant native trees and shrubs, spread mulch, and install protective caging. 3/30 will be rain date
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!
Volunteers needed to pick up trash
