List of Open Sites

Brentwood

Kingman & Heritage Islands

Little Paint Branch Trail Beltsville

Minnesota Avenue SE

Nash Run/Bandalong Trap

NE Branch Anacostia

Route 50 in Cheverly

Northwest Branch Trail Kirkwood Park (by West Hyattsville Metro Station)

Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance

Seafarers Yacht Club

Town of Riverdale Park

University Hills/Lane Manor Parks

Ward 8 Woods Conservancy

Wells Run at University Park

Varick Memorial

List of Full Sites

Anacostia Community Boathouse

Anacostia Park at the 11th St Bridge

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

River Terrace Park

Hillcrest NPS Hiker Biker Trail

Melrose Park Hyattsville

New Hampshire Avenue (Cleanup Invasive Removal)

NW Branch SV #7 (Montgomery County)

What to Expect

Date: April 23, 2022

Be prepared to get dirty and have fun - while staying safe!

AWS COVID-19 Protocols - Volunteers must agree and comply to our COVID-19 protocols in order to participate. You will be required to agree to the following statements during registration:

• (For those 5 years and older only): I attest that I am fully vaccinated per the CDC guidelines (Note: The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are a two-dose series and Johnson & Johnson's is a single-dose vaccine).
• (For those 5 years and older only): I attest that I am up to date on my booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
• (For those under 5 years old only): I attest that I am under the age of 5 and am not eligible for a vaccination at this time.
• I agree not to attend if I have been in close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 10 days before the event.
• I agree not to attend if I experience any flu-like symptoms and/or become sick in the 10 days leading up to the event (such as fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc).

Before you arrive read the section below on "What to Bring."

More questions? Read our FAQ by clicking here.

When you arrive double check your meetup site in your confirmation email (some sites are big with multiple entrances!) and look for #AWSEarthDay signs to check in.

Site leaders will brief you on basic safety measures to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun time. All tools and supplies needed will be provided during check in - no need to bring your own gloves unless you have a favorite pair.

This is a family friendly event and kids are welcome! However, all participants under 18 must also have completed registration.
If you are under 18, you will need a parent/guardian to digitally consent to your participation during registration.

Group Registrations are limited for 2022

1. Members of groups are strongly encouraged to sign up individually. If you have more questions, please contact Emily Castelli at [email protected].
2. More questions? See if there is an answer on our FAQ by clicking here.

What to Bring

1. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are a must.
2. A water bottle
3. A small snack, if need be.
4. Under 18:
   • This event counts for Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)! If you bring your forms, site leaders and AWS staff will sign off on your hard work.

Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine!) and wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty.

Safety

Our friends at the Alice Ferguson Foundation have an instructive video with safety tips. For more information, click here to read more on Alice Ferguson's website then click on the tab for training.