Earth Day Invasive Plant Removal at RFK Meadows
DESCRIPTION
Celebrate Earth Day at National Capital Parks - East! The National Capital Region (NCR) Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), the NCR Invasive Plant Management Team, and the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) are hosting a non-native invasive plant removal event along the west side of the Anacostia River from the entrance of Kingman Island up to Benning Road. This event is part of an effort to help rescue our public parks and greenspaces through the hands-on removal of harmful non-native invasive plants.
During the event, participants will learn how to identify and control several invasive plants that are threatening our natural communities.
Help us restore and protect natural areas in our community by removing invasive plants! Supplies and tools will be provided, and registration is required for all participants (see link below).
Meeting location: The entrance of Kingman and Heritage Islands Park along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=urWTBhhLe02TQfMvQApUlAGde-MiJtlNgnq0TX3UpV5UOUpYWUpRNFRHWDBBRjk1SVNSMk
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