Reston Habitat Heroes Project

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why we need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. These fast growing, invasive plants escape from people’s yards and seriously threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations. Please join us and spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every 4th Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.

For all projects: Please wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against biting insects, thorns, and poison ivy.  There is poison ivy at all sites. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water.
 
Saturday, July 27,  from 10 a.m.  - Noon

Deer Forest Tot Lot

Join Habitat Heroes this month and yank out invasive shrubs like Burning Bush and Bush Honeysuckle from the natural area. These shrubs are a threat to biodiversity and are linked to the decrease in song bird populations. The natural area surrounding the Deer Forest Tot Lot needs your help. Please park along Deer Forest Road. Look for the RA truck.

 

For more information or to volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer & community outreach coordinator, at habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986.