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CBF Tree Planting in Clear Spring
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

CBF Tree Planting in Clear Spring

Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, this tree planting will occur in Clear Spring.

Register to receive exact work day address

Thursday, 3/19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Here is the CBF link for event registration: https://events.cbf.org/calendar/event/1187

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Beaver Creek volunteer cleanup work day
Nov
1
9:00 AM09:00

Beaver Creek volunteer cleanup work day

  • Jackson Fly Fishing Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Beaver Creek Volunteer Clean Up help with trash cleanup, tree maintenance (trimming), clearing invasives, & rebuilding tree cages.

Saturday 11/1, 9a.m.-3p.m.

Hosted by Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited & Beaver Creek Watershed Association.

Meet at the "Catch and Release parking lot" at 9742 Beaver Creek Church Rd, Hagerstown

RSVP to help for this workday at: https://senecavalleytu.org/workday/

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ACWA Nursery Work Day & Last Chance Sale
Oct
28
3:00 PM15:00

ACWA Nursery Work Day & Last Chance Sale

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the seedlings for winter. We may also pot some acorns/seeds for spring.
Come when you can, leave when you must
Tuesday, October 28, 3-6:30pm
All welcome to stay for the ACWA BOD Meeting afterwards

Remaining Trees & Shrubs will be available for sale during the work event.

See original Sale post for general info.

Email us to volunteer or if you have sale questions

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Plum Palooza collection with MD-DNR
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Plum Palooza collection with MD-DNR

  • New Market Elementary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help collect American Plums for the MD State Tree Nursery to raise seedlings for future plantings.

Supplies provided

Come when you can, leave when you must.

The American Plum grove is behind the New Market Elementary School,

93 West Main Street, New Market, MD

Contact Delaney Curran, DNR Tree Planting Specialist with questions


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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and check native plants at HCC Bioswales
Jul
17
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and check native plants at HCC Bioswales

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.

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CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT! Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery
Jun
24
4:00 PM16:00

CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT! Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery

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!

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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and check native plants at HCC Bioswales
Jun
19
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and check native plants at HCC Bioswales

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.

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Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery
Jun
13
5:00 PM17:00

Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery

  • U.S. Post Office - North Hagerstown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery
Jun
9
5:00 PM17:00

Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery

  • U.S. Post Office - North Hagerstown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Tree Nursery Sunday Morning Work Day
Jun
1
7:00 AM07:00

Tree Nursery Sunday Morning Work Day

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!

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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales
May
29
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales

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

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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales
May
22
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales

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

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Tree Nursery Early Bird Work Day
May
18
7:00 AM07:00

Tree Nursery Early Bird Work Day

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!

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Tree Planting at Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center
May
15
5:00 PM17:00

Tree Planting at Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center

  • Leiterburg Ruritan Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales
May
15
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales

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

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Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales
May
8
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Workday - Help weed and replant HCC Bioswales

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

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