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2014 Conservation Projects

Six Weeks to Make a Difference outlines several volunteer opportunities from March to May to help improve and restore local natural areas. Volunteers are needed for projects like cleaning up streams and trails, planting trees, removing invasive plants, and building bluebird boxes. The events are a chance for community members to make a positive impact on the environment in a short period of time.

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2014 Conservation Projects

Six Weeks to Make a Difference outlines several volunteer opportunities from March to May to help improve and restore local natural areas. Volunteers are needed for projects like cleaning up streams and trails, planting trees, removing invasive plants, and building bluebird boxes. The events are a chance for community members to make a positive impact on the environment in a short period of time.

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Six Weeks to Make a Difference

You can help protect, restore and improve our local natural areas and resources this spring! Join
Public Works and your fellow citizens as we clean up streams, improve trails, plant trees and flowers,
pick up litter and make our planet a better place for us all! In just six weeks, we can make a world of
difference! Call Deb Oliver, Public Works at (703) 792-6819 to volunteer.

Please note that the projects are subject to updates and changes as we draw closer to the actual
event. We will provide additional information and future projects at the conference. We are
providing this information so you can plan as a family on the project/projects you would like to
undertake.
Prince William County Dog Park
Off Minnieville Road near Colby Drive
March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
Bring water, sunblock, shovels, work
gloves. We re improving soil conditions
and adding native plants to slow the flow
of stormwater runoff, prevent erosion,
and improve community appearance.
Blue Bird Box Project
Leesylvania State Park
April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Bring water, sunblock, work gloves and
dress to be outdoors and to get dirty. We
will build and put up new blue bird boxes
at the park to replace the old ones.
Wisteria Removal at Rippon Lodge
Blackburn Road in Woodbridge
April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Bring water, sunblock, work gloves and
dress to be outdoors and to get dirty. We
will be removing invasive wisteria from the
grounds to help protect trees. We will also
plant wildflower seeds. Lunch provided.
Prince William Forest Park Cleanup and
Restoration
March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon
Meet at Pine Grove Picnic Area
Registration begins 8:30 a.m.
Bring water, sunblock, work gloves, hat
and insect repellent. Dress to be outdoors
and to get dirty! Bring a picnic and enjoy
the park after the project.
Earth Day Festival
Tacketts Mill Shopping Center
March 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.
Host games and crafts for visitors to the
festival. Help raise awareness about the
importance of protecting our planet!
Dress to be outdoors. Food and drinks
will be available for purchase or bring a
lunch.
Work at Landfill Buffer
Prince William County Landfill
April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Bring water, sunblock, work gloves and
dress to be outdoors and to get dirty. We
will be preparing the area and making
improvements for access to this amazing
natural area by local students and citizens.

Save The Date for Other Projects and Events

Come learn the important ecological roles each plant plays in a well designed and harmonious garden from
noted gardening expert and college professor, Doug Tallamy. The lecture will be held on Sunday, February 16,
2014 starting at 2 p.m. at the Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street in Manassas Park. All are
invited. No admission charge, but reservations are strongly encouraged. Contact the Master Gardeners at
(703) 792-7747 or email your name and daytime phone number to: [email protected]. or the
Prince William Wildflower Society at http://www.pwws.vnps.org/, or call Nancy Vehrs at (703) 368-2898. You
can also view Doug Tallamys website at http://www.plantanative.com/.

Join in the Route 1 Clean Sweep sponsored by CSX and help clean 4.5 miles along Route 1 on April 26, 2014
from 9 a.m. to noon. To learn more, visit http://www.kpwb.org/ or call 571-285-3772

Help with the Occoquan Clean Up in April 2014. Take part in this multi-agency effort to clean up the
Occoquan River from Lake Jackson to the Town of Occoquan. Kayaks, canoes and boats are needed! For a
final date and details, please visit: http://www.pwtsc.org/

Enjoy the Bluebell Festival in April. Come greet Spring and these beautiful native plants. For event details,
please visit: http://www.pwconserve.org/

Join the Prince William Wildflower Society at its 28th annual Spring Wildflower Garden Tour, an educational
event to highlight the use of native plants in the garden. This years tour will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014
from noon to 5 p.m. Three gardens will be featured and admission is free. For further information, or copies of
the brochure, which will be available in April, please contact Nancy Vehrs at 703-368-2898, email
[email protected], or go online at http://www.pwws.vnps.org/.

Join a dedicated team of fellow citizens as they improve and build trails to benefit our community and offer
access to wild areas. Projects are undertaken throughout the year, please visit http://www.pwtsc.org/

Take part in a variety of stream clean ups or pick a stream to clean in our community. Be part of the effort to
improve water quality, protect wildlife and clean up the Chesapeake By! For details, to get started or to find a
stream that needs cleaning, please visit: http://www.pwswcd.org/

Participate in the annual national event to clean up and improves our parks! A project is planned in April to
spruce up Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. For a final date and details, please visit www.pwcgov.org/
history

Take part in the Upcycle Competition at Leesylvania State Park. Create works of art from materials no longer
needed. For ideas and details on the completion, please visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtml

Participate in the Healthy Youth Expo, which is chocked full of ideas to help families get outdoors and in shape!
The event will be held in May and is sponsored by Prince William County Schools. For details, visit
www.pwcs.edu

Learn more about composting and grasscycling! Join local experts on May 3, 2014 for the Compost Awareness
Day at Balls Ford Road Compost Facility. A paper shred will be available to citizens at the Balls Ford Road
Compost Facility and also at the County Landfill. For details, visit www.pwcgov.org/trashandrecycling

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