Upcoming Events : Department of Parks and Recreation : Arlington, Virginia

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Local parks are under attack by exotic and non-native plants that have been introduced into our area from habitats as far away as Asia and Europe.

Outside of a managed lawn or garden, these plants grow very aggressively, and as they spread, they kill and displace the trees and other native species.

Join the volunteers from RiP who help protect the native flora and fauna in our parks. Come learn which plants are a problem and how they negatively impact our park land and even threaten your own yard.

Volunteers at Bluemont Park
RIP Volunteers

Regularly Scheduled Monthly Events

For ages 9 to adult. If under 16 you must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. We meet monthly at the locations listed below. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, including long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. For more information, email Sarah Archer or call 703-228-1862.
First Saturdays @ Haley Park/Gunston Woods, 9 am - 11 am April 7, May 5, June 2 Meet at Haley Park, 2400 S. Meade St. Site Leader: Jennifer Frum	Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods, 10 am - noon April 14, May 12, June 9 Meet at the N. Frederick & 11th St N entrance., Arlington, VA 22205 Site Leader: Nora Palmatier
Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch Nature Center, 2 pm - 5 pm April 8, May 13, June 10 Meet at the Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington, VA 22207 Site Leader: Jennifer Soles	Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park,, 10 am - noon April 21, May 19, June 16 Meet at circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary School near parking lot, 6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22205 Site Leader: Mary McLean
Third Sundays @ Long Branch Nature Center, 2 pm - 5 pm April 15, May 20, June 17 Meet in parking lot of nature center, 625 S. Carlin Spring Rd, Arlington, VA 22204 Site leader: Steve Young	Third Saturdays @ Barcroft Park, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (coffee and walk start at 9:30 am) April 21, May 19, June 16 Meet at the picnic pavilion near Four Mile Run Site Leader: Marion Jordan
Fourth Saturdays @ Benjamin Banneker Park, 10 am - noon March 24, April 28, May 27, June 24 Meet at foot bridge crossing Four Mile Run on far side of soccer field Site Leader: Eric Sword
If your school, scout troop, business or other group would like to participate on a day or at a time not listed above, call 703-228-1862 to discuss opportunities for a special event.