Tree Rescuers
Help Save Paul Spring from Invasive Plants
Join us in restoring the woods along Paul Springs Stream Valley Park. Fairfax County’s Invasive Management Program depends on volunteers to clear woods of plants threatening the native habitats. Through the removal of invasive species, you will protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests while spending time outdoors, meeting new people and restoring natural habitats.
Upcoming Community Volunteer Events:
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10am - 1pm, folks can arrive anytime during that 3-hour window.
Volunteers will meet at the intersection of Paul Spring Parkway and Dare Court.
No experience or tools necessary! A short training will be provided to volunteers.
Volunteer Event Info & Tips:
- Volunteers must be 11 years old to participate.
- Please dress for outdoor work – long pants, long-sleeved shirt/jacket, closed-toe shoes/boots.
- Bring your own work gloves and water.
- Bring your own tools if you can – such as clippers, hand saws, and tools to pry ivy vines from tree trunks. Some tools will be available for your use if you don't have tools.
- Bags will be provided for vine disposal; Fairfax County Park Authority will remove the cuttings after the event.
- Drop-in participants are welcome, but official registration is preferred by the County. To officially participate, register via Fairfax County’s Volunteer Portal.
Additional Resources:
Fairfax County
- Invasive Management Area Program - Learn more about the country’s efforts to control the spread of invasive species.
- Volunteer Opportunities- View the calendar to explore local volunteer opportunities, including our Paul Spring Stream Valley Park Habitat Restoration!
Native Plants
- Plant NOVA Trees - Learn about the benefits on planting native trees and get approved as a Tree Rescuer and work on your own anytime at any FCPA park
- Blue Ridge PRISM - Access invasive plant education, training, and advocacy. Fairfax County does not have a PRISM, but organizations are working to start one!
