March 21-April 12, 2026
JOIN US at any of these tree rescues to learn about invasive plants and what you can do to help!
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Nick Brandishing Wisteria Vine
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.
Would you rather help in other ways?
Volunteer to help organize? Please fill out the interest form.
Donate money to support the work of the PRISM or adopt parks? Please see this page.
Activity Schedule for This Event
2026-03-15: Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Falls Church
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMHaycock Longfellow Park - Tree Rescue
Location: Temple Rodef Shalom - 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VAClick here to register and receive details
Description: Meet in the back parking lot of Temple Rodef Shalom
2026-03-18: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Reston
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reston Habitat Heroes
Location: Colts Neck Natural Areas
To Volunteer: Create a Volunteer Account: Complete one of the volunteer applications below and let us know your availability, interests, and past experience.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Reston Association to go into VicNet to set up your volunteer account.
Download the “VicNet” App: Download the "VicNet" app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play to access the schedule, view your service hours, and stay in touch. Login with the same email and password you created when you made your account.
Login to your volunteer account through the VicNet. Volunteers can sign up to volunteer by clicking on the “Schedule” tab. You...
2026-03-21: Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Alexandria – East
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLittle Hunting Creek Invasive PullsLocation: Little Hunting Creek Preserve - 8610 Stockton Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22308
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Please join the Friends of Little Hunting Creek and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for regularly-scheduled invasive pulls on Saturday afternoons (weather permitting) -
Annandale
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pmBroyhill Crest Park Tree Rescue
Location: 7130 block of Murray Lane, Annandale, Virginia 22003 - There is street parking. Enter park via the small trail on the east side of Murray Lane between Sanford Ct and Early St.
Click here to register and receive detailsDescription: Help rescue the trees in this beloved local park from the chokehold of non-native, invasive vines! Wear long sleeves/pants and sturdy shoes. Bring gloves, loppers, hand clippers, and/or small saw if you have. Some loaner tools also available. You will learn information and skills you can then use to save own trees! (Rain date: Mar 22). Parent supervision required for children under 12.
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Fairfax (City)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFairfax City Hall Invasive Removal
Location: Fairfax City Hall - 10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Sign up here: City of Fairfax: Invasive Plant Removal Workdays
Description: Free parking at City Hall. Park in the upper lot near Chain Bridge Rd. -
Reston
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hunters Green Cluster Playground - Clean up
Location: Hunters Green Cluster Playground - 11782 Indian Ridge Rd, Reston, VA (Hunters Green/Reston North area)
Click here to register and receive details -
Springfield
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones. -
Springfield
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:OO PM
South Run De-Vine the Park - Tree Rescue
Location: South Run Park - 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield, VA 22153. Park near the "Go Ape Zipline" trailer
Rain Date: 3/22/2026
Click here to register and receive details
2026-03-22: Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Annandale
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMAnnandale Community Park Habitat Restoration
Location: Annandale Community Park/Hidden Oaks Nature Center4030 Hummer Rd Annandale, VA 22003Click here to register and receive details
Description: Meet at the tennis courts -
Fairfax (outside the City)
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMPiney Branch Stream Valley - Brentwood Farm Park
Location: Brentwood Farm Park - Park in the cul-de-sac. The nearest address is 11941 Goodwood Drive, once parked walk along the trail to the grassy area. You will pass a small kids playground.
Click here to register and receive details -
Oakton
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
East Blake Lane - Jim Scott/Providence Community CenterLocation: East Blake Lane - Jim Scott/Providence Community Center3001 Vaden Dr. FairfaxClick here to register and receive details
Description:
Park at Jim Scott/Providence Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax
2026-03-23: Monday, March 23, 2026
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Klub Kudzu - Southside Park - Habitat Restoration
Location: Southside Park, Vienna - Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-03-25: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Herndon
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park
Location: Park on street near 2998 Emerald Chase Dr Herndon 20171 and see asphalt Trailhead ( this is near intersection of FFX County PKWY and West Ox Rd, not Town of Herndon)
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Come help save this neglected shady park near the stream. We will be cutting mostly Bush Honeysuckle with saws and MFR w Loppers to clear the forest floor. Wear long sleeves/pants, gloves, glasses/sun glasses, hat and bring garden clippers, loppers, or hand saw and bug spray. Loaner tools also available. Lead by FCPA IMA leader w permission and training from Fairfax County Park Authority.
2026-03-26: Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Springfield
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones.
2026-03-27: Friday, March 27, 2026
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Klub Kudzu - Hunters Branch - Habitat Restoration
Location: At the trailhead on the south side of the intersection of Nutley Street and Arlington Blvd
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-03-28: Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Alexandria – East
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Little Hunting Creek Invasive Pulls
Location: Little Hunting Creek Preserve - 8610 Stockton Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22308
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Please join the Friends of Little Hunting Creek and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for regularly-scheduled invasive pulls on Saturday afternoons (weather permitting)
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Burke
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pohick Library/Rolling Valley West Park - Tree Rescue
Location: 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA - Meet in front of the library. See map for work area if you are late arriving.
Click here to register and receive detailsDescription: Remove invasive Species and rescue trees! You will protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests while spending time outdoors, meeting new people and restoring natural habitats.
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Centreville
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pleasant Hill Park - Habitat Restoration
Location: Pleasant Hill Park - 6200 Riverland Run, Centreville, VA 20120 - See Red circle on map below
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Remove invasive Species and rescue trees! You will protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests while spending time outdoors, meeting new people and restoring natural habitats.
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Springfield
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones.
2026-03-29: Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Alexandria - East
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friends of Holmes Run - Tree Rescue at Ridgeview Park
Location: Ridgeview Park - 4111 Duvawn St, Alexandria, VA 22310
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Come help save the shade in this beloved park! Let's rescue trees from the stranglehold of non-native invasive vines like English Ivy.
You'll learn skills you can take home to save your own trees.
Wear long sleeves/pants, gloves, and bring garden clippers, loppers, or small hand saw if you have one. Some loaner tools also available. Led by Friends Of Holmes Run and FAIRFAX Tree Rescuers PRISM. -
Fairfax (outside the City)
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMPiney Branch Stream Valley - Brentwood Farm Park
Location: Brentwood Farm Park - Park in the cul-de-sac. The nearest address is 11941 Goodwood Drive, once parked walk along the trail to the grassy area. You will pass a small kids playground.
Click here to register and receive details -
Oakton
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Blake Lane Park
Location: 10033 Blake Lane Oakton
Click here to register and receive details -
Reston
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reston Habitat Heroes - Fumewort Removal Event
Location: Polo Fields in Natural AreasTo Volunteer: Create a Volunteer Account by completing one of the volunteer applications below and let us know your availability, interests, and past experience.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Reston Association to go into VicNet to set up your volunteer account.
Download the “VicNet” App: Download the "VicNet" app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play to access the schedule, view your service hours, and stay in touch. Login with the same email and password you created when you made your account.
Login to your volunteer account through the VicNet. Volunteers can sign up to volunteer by clicking...
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Reston
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lake Fairfax - Invasive Removal
Location: Meet at the Lake Fairfax Skatepark (concrete course) parking area in Reston VA, 20190. Best to enter "Lake Fairfax Skatepark" into Google Maps. You will go deep into the park and park in front of the Skatepark near the campgrounds.
Click here to register and receive details
Description: We will be removing invasive vines and shrubs: Oriental Bittersweet, Bush Honeysuckle, and Multiflora Rose.What to Bring: Gear for working in the woods: Long pants and long sleeve shirt, boots, hat, bug spray, as large a clipper/lopper as you have. I will have saws and some loppers to borrow.
2026-03-30: Monday, March 30, 2026
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Burke
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMTree Rescue TrainingLocation: Guinea Road Near Lakepoint Drive - Set GPS for 9828 Spillway Court but park on Lakepointe Drive.Click to register and receive details.
Description:
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Klub Kudzu - Southside Park - Habitat Restoration
Location: Southside Park, Vienna - Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-03-31: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Reston
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Reston Arbor Day with Reston Habitat Heroes
Location: Various Reston Locations - To be determined - Volunteers will be assigned to locations before event day.
Description: Help plant native trees and shrubs, and remove invasive plants that harm trees. Learn about trees and proper tree planting. Rain or shine. Perfect for families, students, scouts and mid-size corporate groups. To sign up groups, please contact Ha Brock atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
To Volunteer: Create a Volunteer Account by completing one of the volunteer applications below and let us know your availability, interests, and past experience.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Reston Association to go into VicNet to set up your...
2026-04-02: Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Reston
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Reston Habitat Heroes - Walker Nature Center
Location: Walker Nature Center - 11450 Glade Dr. Reston (Nature House) - Please use street parking on Glade Dr closest to the Nature House.
To Volunteer: Create a Volunteer Account by completing one of the volunteer applications below and let us know your availability, interests, and past experience.
After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Reston Association to go into VicNet to set up your volunteer account.
Download the “VicNet” App: Download the "VicNet" app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play to access the schedule, view your service hours, and stay in touch. Login with the same email and password you created when you made your...
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Springfield
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones.
2026-04-03: Friday, April 3, 2026
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Klub Kudzu - Hunters Branch - Habitat Restoration
Location: At the trailhead on the south side of the intersection of Nutley Street and Arlington Blvd
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-04-04: Saturday, April 4, 2026
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Alexandria – East (MV)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Little Hunting Creek Preserve Weed Whacking
Location: Little Hunting Creek Preserve - 8610 Stockton Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22308
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Please join the Friends of Little Hunting Creek and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for regularly-scheduled weed whacking on Saturday afternoons (weather permitting) -
Clifton
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clifton Tree Rescue
Location: The old Clifton Elementary School - 7010 Clifton Road, Clifton, VA - meet behind and to the right of the school
Click here to register and receive details -
Springfield
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones. -
Tysons
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tysons Woods Park Tree RescueLocation: Tysons Woods Park - 2328 Malraux Drive, Vienna, VA 22182Click here to register and receive details
Description: Meet either at the parking or, for cyclists, on the W&OD by the small unpaved footpath leading to the park.
2026-04-06: Monday, April 6, 2026
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Klub Kudzu - Southside Park - Habitat Restoration
Location: Southside Park, Vienna - Meet in the parking lot at the entrance off the intersection of Ware St SW and Walker St SW
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-04-09: Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Springfield
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones.
2026-04-10: Friday, April 10, 2026
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Vienna
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Klub Kudzu - Hunters Branch - Habitat Restoration
Location: At the trailhead on the south side of the intersection of Nutley Street and Arlington Blvd
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove exotic invasive plants along the Hunters Branch tributary!
2026-04-11: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Alexandria – East (MV)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Little Hunting Creek Preserve Weed Whacking
Location: Little Hunting Creek Preserve - 8610 Stockton Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22308
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Please join the Friends of Little Hunting Creek and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for regularly-scheduled weed whacking on Saturday afternoons (weather permitting) -
Falls Church - within Fairfax County
Time: 9:00 - 11:00Lake Barcroft Beach 5 Tree RescueLocation: Lake Barcroft Beach 5 - 6311 Waterway Drive, Falls Church - Park along the street. Closest cross street is Rustic Way Lane.
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Springfield
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Klub Kudzu by the LakeLocation: Meet at the Lake Accotink Park marina
Click here to register and receive details
Description: Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants at Lake Accotink Park! Please join us as we tackle the invasive plants that threaten our trees and natural areas. We will teach you how to identify and cut the invasive plants while carefully working around the native ones.