CBF Tree Plantings RESCHEDULED
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Israel Creek Tree Planting events in Southern Washington County, MD: 1200 trees between the two events.
Volunteers must register for more information.
10/30, 10am-2pm: https://events.cbf.org/washingtoncnty-103025
11/1, 9am-1pm: https://events.cbf.org/washingtoncnty-110125
CBF Tree Plantings Day 2
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Israel Creek Tree Planting events in Southern Washington County, MD: 1200 trees between the two events.
Volunteers must register for more information.
10/30, 10am-2pm: https://events.cbf.org/washingtoncnty-103025
11/1, 9am-1pm: https://events.cbf.org/washingtoncnty-110125
Beaver Creek volunteer cleanup work day
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/
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
Redbud Seed Group Collection Event
Volunteers needed to collect redbud seeds for MD State Nursery
Plum Palooza collection with MD-DNR
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
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.
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!
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.
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery
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.
Serviceberry Collections for State Nursery
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.
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!
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
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
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
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
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!
Tree Nursery Working Happy Hour (BYOB)
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!
Tree Planting at Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center
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!
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
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
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
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
Postponed! ACWA Spring Nursery Tree Sale
This Tree Sale has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Volunteer Work Day for Tree Nursery Tuesdays
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!
UPDATE! Litter Clean up with WashCo Clean County Initiative
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.
Cancelled! Volunteer Workday Planting Live Stakes (Day 2 if needed)
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/