Get Involved in the Great Virginia Greenup
As we celebrate the beginning of spring and the Great Virginia Greenup, there are many ways you can join in the efforts! To start with, you can visit our Events Calendar to find cleanups, tree plantings, and other activities.
You can also check out this link to our local Affiliates to help you locate events happening near you on their calendars.
If you’re in Northern Virginia, you can join in the Fairfax County Spring Watershed Cleanup! This year’s cleanup will take place over several dates at 15 Fairfax County Park locations. They’ll need about 600 volunteers to help clean up plastic bottles, cans and other debris!
Sunday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Lake Accotink Park—Springfield, VA
Sunday, April 23, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- Olander and Margaret Banks Park –Alexandria, VA
Saturday, April 29
- Arrowbrook Wetlands Park—9:30 – 11:30 a.m.—Herndon, VA
- Merrybrook Stream Valley Park—10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.—Herndon, VA
Friday, May 5, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
- Providence Rec Center—Falls Church, VA
If you’re a resident of Northumberland County, there is a free tire disposal event at the end of April. See more details here.
Other opportunities can be found online at The Nature Conservancy webpage for event in various locations across Virginia.
As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to get outdoors with family, friends, or coworkers to pitch in to clean up during the Great Virginia Greenup.
And please remember to report your cleanup or other greenup activities using our short online form and be entered to win fun prizes!