UFA Events
WEED WARRIORS and GARDEN FAIRIES!
UFA continues to host gardening events that help restore the health of the land in and around our neighborhood.* Join the good work that your neighbors are doing! Tasks vary, but loppers, shovels, clippers, trowels, and other assorted garden gear is welcome. Regularly scheduled Garden Parties are listed, below. In the event that there is no time or date provided for a particular site, reach out to the person listed as a contact. Various times are likely taking place each month. Meeting locations are listed below.
Things to wear and bring — Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes with a good tread for walking through wooded areas with uneven surfaces. Long sleeves and pants. Hats and sunglasses are always helpful. Gloves are a must!! Some extra gloves will be available, but sizes are limited. Bug spray and water — even in cooler weather — are recommended. Ivy wash will be available. Bring walking sticks for stability if you have them. Some may be available for use. All participants will be asked to sign in and instructions will be given for clearing targeted invasive species, planting, or clean-up.
Vermont Avenue - Meet at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Contact: Steve at steve.lagerfeld@gmail.com
Franklin Park Woods - Tree Rescuers! Meet at the corner where Birch and Lorraine Roads meet. Contact: Maureen at modie1@gmx.com
MacArthur Avenue cut-through - Meet near 1833 MacArthur Drive. Contact: Veronica Sweeney at sweeneyfam@me.com
Chesterbrook Swim and Tennis Club - Monday mornings, 10 am to 12:30 pm on (great way to start the week!). Contact: Veronica Sweeney at sweeneyfam@me.org
*Work will not take place below 35 deg F, above 92 deg F, when it is raining or snowing, when snow is on the ground, or if there are wind gusts initiating FEMA warnings.