Difficult Run Stream Valley Park Habitat Restoration! – Oakton, August 17th
Image: Courtesy of the Fairfax County Park Authority
August 17th,2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oakton, VA 22124
Contact Name: Sara Holtz
Email: sh12sh34@gmail.com
Primary Phone: 703-901-0603
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER DETAILS.
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 and restore habitat!
Through removal of invasive plants, you’ll help restore natural habitats for wildlife in Fairfax County, while spending time outdoors & meeting new people. All ages are welcome. Meet at the trailhead near 3000 Miller Heights Rd, Oakton.
Additional Information
Duties:
Volunteers will manually remove invasive plants and plant native species. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Park Authority. In working to ensure everyone’s safety, the Park Authority follows current CDC guidelines. If you are not feeling well, please stay home!
Qualifications:
No prior experience necessary, a short training and introduction will be provided at the beginning of every opportunity. Registration for IMA workdays must be submitted by 3pm on the Friday prior to a weekend workday and by 12pm on the day prior to a weekday workday. Volunteers 11 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Purpose:
To restore parkland through the removal of invasive plants and planting of native species.
Benefits:
Volunteers will immediately be able to see how their efforts have had a positive impact on parkland. Volunteers will make parks they volunteer at more aesthetically pleasing and improve the quality of habitat for local wildlife.
