MNPS Field Trip: Bluebell Stream Cleanup at Southwest Branch Park (Sunday)

Sponsoring Organizations: Maryland Native Plant Society and M-NCPPC Park Rangers

Join us for an easy stream cleanup to help pick up litter along the Southwest & Western Branch of the Patuxent River. Southwest Branch Park, just south of Watkins Regional Park, is home to old age trees and one of Prince George’s County’s largest and healthiest Virginia Bluebell populations. Volunteers will carefully help clean up litter among vast stands of native wildflowers such as Virginia Bluebells, Trout Lily, Coville's Phacelia, Virginia Waterleaf, Violets, Dutchman's Breeches, and trees such as Hackberry, Pawpaw, Overcup Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Sycamore, and Spicebush.

Gloves, trashbags, and trash pickers will be provided to use for our stream cleanup of the scenic stream valley.

Leader:  Michael Ellis

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 20.

Bring:  Water, snacks and/or lunch.  Wear long pants, a light jacket, boots or sturdy hiking shoes. Some areas may be muddy.

Contact: (for additional information; not to register)   Michael Ellis, michael.ellis@pgparks.com, 240-429-5042

Directions: Will be included in registration confirmation.