Good afternoon everyone, here are the opportunities that I have uncovered so far for May. If anyone finds out anything else in the area for the month of May, please post it here as well. We have talked a good deal about doing more volunteer work as a grove, and I have this section provided as a resource, so please look at these opportunities and if anyone is planning on going to any of them, post that you are and we can possibly meet up.
MAY 2017
May 6 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fort McHenry Field Day. Give a day to help the Bay at Fort McHenry.
https://aqua.org/care/conservation-events May 6, 2017 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Invasive Plant Removal at Greenbelt Park. Help remove invasive plants from the park each first Saturday of the month. Overview: Help remove invasive plants from the park each first Saturday of the month. This partnership with the University of Maryland involves identifying and removing different invasive plants in the park. This hands-on volunteer project is going strong thanks to Volunteer Leader Tom Crone. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and the University of Maryland students, Greenbelt Park is preserving the park for future generations. It is not a difficult or dangerous task. Please bring insect and/or tick repellant. Meet at the Sweetgum picnic area. 301-344-3944. location: Greenbelt National Park 6565 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20770
https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/events/detail/invasive-plant-removal-at-greenbelt-park/May 7, 2017 (1:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
Oxon Cove Sunday Shoreline Sweep-up. Every first Sunday of the month, join Ranger Steph and your fellow park-lovers to help clean up the trash that finds its way onto the banks of Oxon Cove. Overview: Every first Sunday of the month, join Ranger Steph and your fellow park-lovers to help clean up the trash that finds its way onto the banks of Oxon Cove. Spend your afternoon in the fresh air, getting some exercise and making a visible difference. Earn service hours needed for your organization. Wear old clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet and muddy. Work gloves provided. Come alone or bring a group. Meet in the parking lot. This event is canceled if weather is inclement. Location: Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, 6411 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. (301) 839-0503.
https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/events/detail/oxon-cove-sunday-shoreline-sweep-up/Saturday, May 20, 2017 9:00AM-12PM
Project Clean Stream Cleanup.
Saturday Service Day. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. We will remove trash from wet woodlands across Sharp Rd as part of statewide activities for Project Clean Stream. Call 410-822-4903 for additional project details and registration. For all volunteer events please call Samantha at 410-822-4903 to let her know you are planning on helping out.
http://pickeringcreek.audubon.org/get-involved/upcoming-volunteer-opportunitiesMay 20, 2017 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Help Clean Up Stansbury Park. Help clean up Stansbury Park and Pond in Dundalk. Overview: In support of National Kids to Parks Day, help us clean up Stansbury Park and Pond. Volunteers of all ages and ability are needed. Service Learning and Community Service Hours are available. Snacks, water, gloves, lunch, and trash bags will be provided. Please wear old comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty. For more information, please email Info@BreadandCheeseCreek.org or call (410) 285-1202. Location: 7800 Stansbury Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222. https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/events/detail/help-clean-up-stansbury-park/
