(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!
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!
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
Important maintenance tasks such as resetting plant plugs and weeding are needed before April planting days.
Tools and gloves will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
Saturday March 8th 10am-1pm.
Meet at Hagerstown Community College, Parking Lot O
Please RSVP to help out on this work day
Mark your calendars for our first planting day: April 25th 10am-1pm Additional dates to be scheduled.
UPDATE: C&O NPS has cancelled this event until further notice.
Tree Planting with the C&O Canal National Historic Park. Park Staff are requesting volunteer assistance to plant the first small grouping of 20 trees along the towpath. Volunteers will need to walk to the planting location and dig holes for the small seedlings. The group is limited to 8 volunteers, so please email to reserve your spot to help and to be notified of schedule changes.
Thursday, 1/16 at 2pm (updated!)
Meet at Ferry Hill Parking Area
(map will be provided at sign up)
Volunteers are needed to help remove weeds from the newly planted bioswales at Hagerstown Community College. Thousands of native plants were installed in September and October. Weeds need to be removed to give the native plants a chance to grow and thrive.
Meet at Parking Lot O.
Gloves will be provided. Please bring your own drinking water bottle.
Volunteers needed to help plant trees
Many trees & shrubs remain in our seedling nursery (updated list below). We are offering another opportunity to purchase trees before our Board Meeting:
Thursday, 10/24 from 4-6pm
The white barn at Crickhollow Farm, 20464 Beaver Creek Road, Hagerstown, MD
During this time, volunteers can also help plant seeds and prepare the nursery for winter.
ACWA shirts, hats, and can koozies will also be available for purchase.
ACWA members are welcome to stay for the meeting which starts at 7pm. Board meeting details here.
Cash and Credit Card accepted, Checks accepted from members
Trees are $10/piece ($7 for members) plus tax
UPDATED AVAILABILITY LIST as of 10/22/24
Please contact us with questions or to coordinate tree\shrub pick up.
Fall Membership Campaign is still in effect! Learn more here…
Save the date for this tree planting scheduled for Saturday October 19th from 10am-noon
Volunteers will be planting, staking and caging trees. We will provide gloves, tools, and supplies.
More details will be posted ASAP.
