Sunday, January 19, 2014

MLK Weekend Of Service- Glover Archbold Park  

Rock Creek Conservancy

Come out and participate in the MLK Weekend of Service to remember and celebrate the great achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join Rock Creek Conservancy to work in Glover Archbold Park of Rock Creek. Volunteers will remove English ivy from the trees, pick up litter from the woods, and clear the two meadows from invasive plant species. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate, but you must be 16+ to use tools.

Event Information


  • When: Sunday, January 19, 2014 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
  • Where: Glover- Archbold Park on the AGP trail (½ way between Cathedral and Mass Avenues. The trailheads are located on: 1) Cathedral Ave. 100 yards downhill (east) from New Mexico Ave 2) Massachusetts Ave. 100 yards north of intersection at Macomb St.), 4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016   map
  • Volunteer Info: Volunteers will remove English ivy from the trees, pick up litter from the woods, and clear the two meadows from invasive plant species. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate, but you must be 16+ to use tools. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate. Please dress for the weather by wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt. Dressing in layers is the best option. Wear sturdy boots or sneakers, no sandals. What to Bring: Bring water. If you have your own gloves and tools, please bring them. If not, bags, gloves, and tools will be provided. Feel to bring your own sunscreen and bug spray. Students can earn SSL hours, please bring needed forms.
  • Contact: Peter Forbes, (301) 775-2960
  • For more information: click here
Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:00 AM Sunday, January 19, 2014 1:00 PM America/New_York MLK Weekend Of Service- Glover Archbold Park http://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/index.php/get-involved/calendar/view/631/97 Come out and participate in the MLK Weekend of Service to remember and celebrate the great achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join Rock Creek Conservancy to work in Glover Archbold Park of Rock Creek. Volunteers will remove English ivy from the trees, pick up litter from the woods, and clear the two meadows from invasive plant species. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate, but you must be 16+ to use tools. Volunteers? Volunteers will remove English ivy from the trees, pick up litter from the woods, and clear the two meadows from invasive plant species. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate, but you must be 16+ to use tools. We encourage volunteers of all ages to participate. Please dress for the weather by wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt. Dressing in layers is the best option. Wear sturdy boots or sneakers, no sandals. What to Bring: Bring water. If you have your own gloves and tools, please bring them. If not, bags, gloves, and tools will be provided. Feel to bring your own sunscreen and bug spray. Students can earn SSL hours, please bring needed forms. From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=4171 Glover- Archbold Park on the AGP trail (½ way between Cathedral and Mass Avenues. The trailheads are located on: 1) Cathedral Ave. 100 yards downhill (east) from New Mexico Ave 2) Massachusetts Ave. 100 yards north of intersection at Macomb St.) 4100 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20016 Jenn Hatch jhatch@cfp-dc.org