October 3 - November 1, 2026
COMING SOON! Tree rescue events will take place all around the county during the four weekends of October (and a few on weekdays as well.) Come try your hand at clipping the invasive vines that are killing our trees while learning how to spot the native vines that should be spared. No experience necessary!
What to Know Before You Go
What to Wear: Long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against thorns, sturdy shoes, a hat.
What to Bring: Water. See instructions for each event about tools. If you have them, bring clippers, loppers, and/or small saws. If you don’t, most event leaders will have some extra tools you can borrow.
Sign Up: Please use the registration form or link on the calendar to let the event leaders know you are coming. Children must be over age 11 to actively participate.
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Activity Schedule for This Event
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Herndon
9:00 AM until 11:00 AMTree Rescue at Colvin Run Park (Morning Session)Colvin Run Park
Park near 10017 Scenic View Ter Vienna, VA 22182Description:
Rescue trees from invasive vines at Colvin Run Park with Fairfax County Park Authority Invasive Management Area (FCPA IMA) & Fairfax Tree Rescuer PRISM. Eagle project. Park near 10017 Scenic Terrace. -
Clifton
10:00 AM until 10:30 AMTree of Heaven DemonstrationClifton Presbyterian Church
12748 Richards Ln, CliftonDescription:
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED We will demonstrate the identification of Tree-of-Heaven and the special techniques needed to control it. -
Herndon
12:00 PM until 2:00 PMTree Rescue at Colvin Run Park (Afternoon Session)Colvin Run Park
Park near 10017 Scenic View Ter Vienna, VA 22182Description:
Rescue trees from invasive vines at Colvin Run Park with Fairfax County Park Authority Invasive Management Area (FCPA IMA) & Fairfax Tree Rescuer PRISM. Eagle project. Park near 10017 Scenic Terrace.
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Vienna
10:00 AM until 12:00 PMKlub Kudzu at Southside ParkSouthside Park, Vienna
1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22810Description:
Make Southside Park more ecologically diverse by removing invasive plants and caging native tree seedlings. Gloves and loppers provided. Bathrooms and parking onsite. Kids welcome. We do every Monday from 10 am to noon or 12;30. Use either entrance, either car park. (The 2 car parks are next to each other.) There’s bathrooms. We meet by the wood chip pile. You’ll see a habitat restoration sign. Bring bug spray with DEET, and gloves if you have any. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Clifton
9:00 AM until 11:00 AMTree rescue at the old Clifton Elementary SchoolMeet behind the school, to the right as you face it
7010 Clifton Road, CliftonDescription:
Bring water and wear old clothes to protect from thorns; Long pants/sleeves, closed shoes, hat, gloves. Bring loppers or hand clippers if you have them (we will have extra).
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Vienna
10:00 AM until 12:00 PMKlub Kudzu Southside Park1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22810
Description:
Make Southside Park more ecologically diverse by removing invasive plants and caging native tree seedlings. This activity takes place every Monday. Gloves and loppers provided. Bathrooms and parking onsite. Kids welcome. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW -
Centreville
1:00 PM until 3:00 PMInvasive Species Removal at Pleasant Hill ParkPleasant Hill Park - Picnic Table
6200 Riverland Run, Centreville, VADescription:
We will be working on English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle, and Bush Honeysuckle primarily. I recommend wearing long pants and long sleeves, and closed toe shoes (boots preferred). I recommend waterproof shoes. If you have gardening gloves, please bring them. I can provide gloves, but they aren’t quite as sturdy as the ones you might have at home. Wear bug spray, as the mosquitoes will be out!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Falls Church
9:00 AM until 12:00 PMLake Barcroft Beach 3 Tree RescueLake Barcroft Beach 3
6409 Waterway Drive, Falls Church VADescription:
Removing English Ivy and Porcelain Berry -
Lorton
9:00 AM until 10:30 AMTree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central GreenLaurel Hill Park Central Green
Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton VADescription:
Volunteers must register through Fairfax County IMA calendar.Dress for the weather, wear long pants/sleeves, closed shoes/socks, garden gloves; consider a hat or sunscreen; bring a lopper or garden shears, if available.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Fairfax
9:00 AM until 11:00 AMBrentwood Farm Park Tree RescueBrentwood Farm Park
Meet/park in the cul-de-sac near 11940 Goodwood Drive, Fairfax, VA.Description:
The location is Brentwood Farm Park - we will be working in the area in the blue box. Park in the cul-de-sac (see green circle) nearest address is 11941 Goodwood Drive, then once parked, walk along the trail to the grassy area. You will pass a small kids playground.
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Vienna
10:00 AM until 12:00 PMKlub Kudzu Southside Park1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22810
Description:
Make Southside Park more ecologically diverse by removing invasive plants and caging native tree seedlings. This activity takes place every Monday. Gloves and loppers provided. Bathrooms and parking onsite. Kids welcome. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Reston
2:00 PM until 4:00 PMHunters Green - Fall Invasive - Plant Clean-up DayLarge Playground on Pipeline
11719 Indian Ridge RoadDescription:
This is an educational event for community members with a focus on what our cluster is doing to manage invasive plants and how individuals can get involved. We will have a table where we will hand out resource materials and answer questions, including kids activities and refreshments. We will have a clean-up activity for volunteers. -
Burke
10:00 AM until 12:00 PMWe will rescue trees from the invasive vines that are smothering and strangling them.Meet near the entrance to Pohick Regional Library. We will be working next door in Rolling Valley West Park.
6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA 22015Description:
Please wear old clothes including long pants/sleeves, closed shoes, hat, and gloves, and bring your own water. If you happen to have loppers or hand clippers, you could bring those as well, though we will have extra. -
Herndon
9:00 AM until 11:30 AMTree Rescue Event cutting invasive plants at Horsepen Run Stream Valley ParkHorsepen Run Stream Valley Park
Meet at Trailhead near 13498 Lake Shore Dr Herndon, VA 20171Description:
We will Cut/Saw invasive Bush Honeysuckle trees and ground vines to save trees at Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park. You will be briefed on this moderately strenuous activity, including safety, then shown how to ID and cut the plants. Wear: Long pants and long sleeves, boots, work gloves and a hat. Safety: Apply provided bug spray, avoid Poison Ivy, at home wash all clothes after event, shower and check for ticks. Bring: Water, hand saws, loppers, clippers. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Fairfax
9:00 AM until 11:00 AMBrentwood Farm Park Tree RescueBrentwood Farm Park
Meet/park in the cul-de-sac near 11940 Goodwood Drive, Fairfax, VA.Description:
The location is Brentwood Farm Park - we will be working in the area in the blue box. Park in the cul-de-sac (see green circle) nearest address is 11941 Goodwood Drive, then once parked, walk along the trail to the grassy area. You will pass a small kids playground. -
Clifton
9:00 AM until 11:00 AMTree Rescue at Johnny Moore ParkJohnny Moore Park
13300 Ivakota Farm Rd, CliftonDescription:
We will rescue trees from the invasive vines that are smothering and strangling them. Please wear old clothes including long pants/sleeves, closed shoes, hat, and gloves, and bring your own water. If you happen to have loppers or hand clippers, you could bring those as well, though we will have extra.
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Vienna
10:00 AM until 12:00 PMKlub Kudzu Southside Park1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22810
Description:
Make Southside Park more ecologically diverse by removing invasive plants and caging native tree seedlings. This activity takes place every Monday. Gloves and loppers provided. Bathrooms and parking onsite. Kids welcome. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW