I cannot begin to express how honored and excited I was be one of the volunteers that worked to clean up the Rock Creek Conservatory again this year.

This year was the most successful ever with more than 420 kids, students, and adults participated in the Rock Creek Conservancy events during this year’s MLK weekend of service.

Extreme Cleanup

The transformation was stunning, as we removed 125 bags of trash and 68 bags of recycling from Rock Creek! We saved 656 trees from English Ivy, and cleared hundreds of pounds of other invasive plants, including bush honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and wineberry,  from the park.

Want to see our hard work for yourself? Check out this video of the Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup. 

Rock Creek Conservancy

It is always such an honor to participate in this important event and this year was no exception. I love to help save the beautiful parks that provide trails, nature, and wildlife to the residents of the DC Metro, Montgomery County, and Northern Virginia.

All of the amazing people at the Rock Creek Conservancy deserve countless thank you’s. I have so much appreciate for these people who tirelessly work to protect the lands and waters of Rock Creek and revitalize Rock Creek Park for others to treasure and enjoy. Our area is being made increasingly better through all the hard word of the volunteers, partner agencies and staff who contribute so much of their time and efforts.

Get Involved

Community involvement and the parks themselves are some of my favorite things about living around the metro DC area.

I urge everyone in the area to get involved with this important group.

You don’t have to wait until next year’s event, view the Rock Creek Conservancy’s calendar to learn about upcoming volunteer events.

You can also become a member or give a donation.

I cannot stress enough the importance of this group and keeping our parks beautiful and clean.

What are some of the things you love about this area’s parks? How do you like to get involved in your community?