Remove Invasive Vines:
SAVE THE TREES!
CCAN is partnering with Casey Trees to mobilize volunteers to remove invasive vines from thousands of trees in PG County, DC, and Montgomery County.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm-4:30pm
Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Birchwood at Newton Green senior community in Bladensburg, MD.
We will meet in the parking lot of Birchwood at Newton Green at 2pm and work until about 4:30pm. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy (Hedera helix), and Kudzu (pueraria montana).
Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Instructions and tools will be provided, so just bring yourself and a good attitude!
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am-1:00pm
Join Meredith CCAN to canvass and remove Invasive Vines around the Takoma DC neighborhood.
This event will be a fun mix of door-to-door canvassing and invasive vine removal. We will meet at the Great Lawn at the Parks at Historic Walter Reed and spend 30 minutes doing training on vine removal and canvassing. From there we will break into pairs and head to a list of pre-surveyed residences in the area to offer vine removal for residents. If you prefer not to go door-to-door, you can stay at Walter Reed and work on the trees there.
We will focus on non-native invasive vines – mainly porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy (Hedera helix). Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Instructions and tools will be provided, so just bring yourself and a good attitude!
Learn More>>https://chesapeakeclimate.org/remove-invasive-vines-save-the-trees/
Mon, Jan 27, 9:00am-11:00am EST
Join Meredith from CCAN and the Montgomery County Weed Warriors to remove Invasive Vines at Long Branch in Silver Spring, MD.
We will meet at Wheaton Regional Park in front of the mini train station off Shorefield Rd. at 9am. We will remove vines until about 11am. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy (Hedera helix), and Kudzu (pueraria montana).
Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Instructions and tools will be provided, so just bring yourself and a good attitude!
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm-4:30pm
Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at The Parks at Historic Walter Reed in Washington, DC.
We will meet in the Great Lawn at the Parks at Historic Walter Reed Hospital at 2pm. We will spend the first 15 minutes doing a training on invasive vines and best practices for removal, then we will remove vines for about an hour and a half. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), English ivy (Hedera helix), and Kudzu (pueraria montana).
Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Instructions and tools will be provided, so just bring yourself and a good attitude!
CCAN is partnering with Casey Trees to tackle invasive vines on both private property and public lands in Prince George’s County and DC.
Our Goal is to mobilize volunteers in disadvantaged communities to save thousands of trees, connect with community members, and empower residents to take ownership of their local trees.
Non-native invasive plant species, particularly vines, pose a significant threat to trees. Trees provide countless benefits to both people and wildlife, including sequestering carbon!
- Help to filter air and water
- Control stormwater
- Conserve energy
- Provide habitat
- Reduce noise
- Add economic value to communities
Our Events:
Park events: Join these if you’ve never removed invasive vines before and want to learn how! We will host park events on a monthly basis. This is an opportunity to get trained in invasive vine removal and help out ecosystems in our local green spaces
Door-to-door events: These will be the beating heart of our program. We will be heading out on foot every other week to knock on doors and remove invasive vines from private residences. This is an opportunity to engage in conversations, educate the public, and provide a much-needed service to community members. These are also a fantastic way to get your steps in! Please attend a park event first so we can train you to safely and effectively remove invasive vines.
Want to Get Involved With CCAN's Invasive Vines Program?
Report Invasive Vines
Meet Meredith Prescott: CCAN's New Invasive Vines Manager
“In my time working in DC parks, I have built trails, planted trees, installed countless erosion control structures, and even constructed a boardwalk or two. However, there has been no project that is both rewarding and low-maintenance like invasive species removal. It’s a tangible, hands-on way to make a noticeable difference in a short time and a great way to build community around outdoor work. We may not be able to fix the systemic issues that have gotten us to this point in the climate crisis, but we can all go outside and tackle those invasive vines one by one. And in the face of massive biodiversity loss at a global level, it is more necessary than ever.
I am thrilled to kick off this new chapter with CCAN, reigniting this volunteer program and working towards making every green space accessible and thriving. Every vine pulled is a step towards a greener, more equitable world. Let’s get to work!”
Read the full blog post here:
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Funding for this project is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program in partnership with Casey Trees.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.