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Environmental stewardship often involves getting one’s hands dirty, and a project planned for Washington’s Rock Creek Park will provide an opportunity to do so.

Volunteers who sign up for the project will be removing invasive plants. According to the listing, this work plays a vital part in protecting the local ecosystem, and all help will be appreciated.

The helpers will be fanning out across the property for the activity, which has been organized by the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy. Everyone is advised to dress in layers, and sturdy boots or sneakers are also highly recommended. The organizers will ensure that the participants know which plants to dig out for and which to leave alone. They should bring water and snacks, and gloves will also prove helpful. Those who sign up will be notified in case the function has to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Rock Creek Conservancy will be hosting this removal of invasive plants on Wednesday, January 7. The meet-up location will be provided to the registrants closer to its scheduled date, but the starting time has been confirmed as 10:00 am.