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Join us in our efforts to preserve Montgomery County's biodiversity and ensure the quality of our air, water and soil! Here's how.
Our members are taking a proactive stand in invasive plant removal by becoming Certified Weed Warriors with the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) or the National Park Service (NPS). Contact Erik Oberg at 703-289-2542 or Erik_Oberg@nps.gov to find out more about the NPS weed warrior program. Becoming a Weed Warrior allows you to lead others and independently remove invasive plants from Montgomery County Parks (M-NCPPC) and the Potomac Gorge (NPS) that threaten our forests, meadows and wetlands. Reach out to college environmental groups and invite them to our invasive species removal outings.
Organize field trips, workshops, and lectures that increase public awareness of habitat and biodiversity loss and teach people about solutions.
Work with our experts, local garden centers and County Council to pass a law prohibiting the sale, introduction, and propagation of invasive plant species, and ban the use of invasive plant species in county projects. Visit nurseries and educate them about the dangers of selling invasive plants and the benefit of selling native plants.
Carry out the Group's habitat protection action plan. Coordinate and supervise volunteers. Oversee field trips, workshops, and the winter lecture series. Organize publicity for events with other volunteers. Implement new habitat protection programs.
Partner with schools to adopt a stream, work on stream-side buffer enhancement, plant rain gardens, and practice and teach others about BayScaping.
Certified Weed Warriors
Jeremy Arling
Other Positions
Jane Huff
