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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Note: This event is cancelled.
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710
Maximum number of volunteers: 15 individuals
Description: Volunteers will help AWS with a Wetland Workday. During this Wetland Workday we will focus on seed collection. Fall is the time of year when many trees and plants produce a bounty of seeds in an effort to maintain and expand their presence in the ecosystem. The seeds vary greatly among the species, from large acorns to tiny seeds that can be carried off in the wind. While each species has developed unique mechanisms to help the spread of its seed, these traits are sometimes still not enough in the face of invasive species, their natural (native) enemies, and an environment plagued with man-induced stressors. In an effort to combat these issues and help our native plants and trees expand, AWS has been collecting wetland plant seeds that will help us kickoff a great wetland planting season, starting next spring. Our purpose is to collect seed from a host of native plant species store them until winter has passed, or grow them indoors with the aid of school students and their teacher or turn them in to the Maryland state nursery on the eastern shore. These seedlings are eventually distributed throughout the state and our watershed to be used in restoration and reforestation projects.
Physical Requirements: This event will likely involve digging, lifting, and bending. Participants will be expected to wear closed-toed shoes for the duration of the event. If you think any of the physical requirements will be problematic, please let us know or consider joining another event.
Registration is required. Please register at least 2 days prior to the event date you chose to volunteer in order to receive additional information regarding proper clothing, etc.
For more information, contact Emily Castelli at ecastelli2@anacostiaws.org or call 301-699-6204 x103.
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd.
Bladensburg, MD 20710