Field Schedule
Logistics: Unless inclement weather is forecast or an update indicates otherwise, you can assume that we will be out. (We'll notify all registered volunteers in the event we have to cancel a volunteer day.) Bring work gloves, if you have them, and a bottle of drinking water. Unless otherwise noted, we will provide tools. Wear sturdy shoes to our field events. Please do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes! And if you are coming out to one of our field sites you're better off wearing long, light-weight pants, rather than shorts. (But shorts are fine at the nursery.) Students: If you need hours for a class requirement, a staff member can sign a verification form if you bring one, but we do not provide these forms ourselves.
Upcoming Events
Wild Plant Nursery Workday
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When: Sundays 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30; Mondays 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24*, 5/1; Tuesdays 4/4, 4/11*, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 from 9am - 1pm; *New in April, look for a couple of afternoon events at the WPN that will run from 2pm - 4pm.
What: Help the Earth Sangha Team at the Wild Plant Nursery with early spring tasks. We need help potting, weeding, and unloading flats from our greenhouse. We'll provide all tools and gloves. Please bring your own water and wear closed toe shoes.
Where: Wild Plant Nursery is located at 6100 Cloud Dr, Springfield, VA 22150
Contact: If you have any questions about volunteering at the nursery or weather concerns, contact Sarah at (580)583-8065 or smard@earthsangha.org
Stream Restoration Planting: Dewey's Creek
(in Prince William County)
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When: Saturdays: 4/15 from 10am - 2pm
What: Join us as we help to restore a section of Dewey's Creek in Prince William County. We will replant canopy and understory trees, shrubs, and forbs into deer (and beaver!) exclosures to help improve a section of the creek that has succumbed to heavy invasives pressure that has smothered out native vegetation. These larger exclosures will help to protect not just the species we plant, but hopefully the natural regeneration we may see long-term on this site. We will have gloves, tools, snacks, and water. Just bring yourself and shoes that can get wet. If you arrive late or are concerned about the weather, please call Sarah at 580-583-8065.
Where: Dewey's Creek near 17698 Deweys Run Ln, Dumfries, VA 22026
As with all of our field sites, we will have Earth Sangha signs in place and staff on hand to offer assitance. (There is a limited amount of street parking available.)
Contact: If you have any questions about this event or day of weather concerns, contact Sarah at (580)583-8065 or smard@earthsangha.org
Invasives Removal: Marie Butler Leven Preserve
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When: Coming Soon
What: Join our team for a morning of invasives removal at Marie Butler Leven Preserve. We'll provide all tools and gloves. Please bring your own water and wear sturdy shoes.
Where: MBLP is located at 1501 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Contact: If you have any questions about this event or day of weather concerns, contact Sarah at (580)583-8065 or smard@earthsangha.org
Invasives Removal: Rutherford Park
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When: 4/19 from 9am - 1pm
What: Join our team for a morning of invasives removal at Rutherford Park. We'll provide all tools and gloves. Please bring your own water and wear sturdy shoes.
Where: Rutherford Park is located at 4743 Guinea Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Contact: If you have any questions about this event or day of weather concerns, contact Sarah at (580)583-8065 or smard@earthsangha.org
All visitors must abide by the following rules:
All volunteers must be pre-confirmed through our online volunteer sign-up system. Email Sarah at smard@earthsangha.org with questions about the process.
Volunteers should not attend a volunteer event if they have any COVID symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and water bottles.
Events Calendar
Banner: Volunteers planting native meadow species at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Chris Bright.