What you can do

On your property

Plant native plants instead of invasive species. If you already have invasives and can not remove them, keep them cut back. This will help to limit their seed production and prevent their escape into neighboring woodland spaces. Links to Gardening Guides

Remove weeds and dispose of yard waste (clippings, cuttings, old plants, and excavated dirt) appropriately in your city trash pickup.

In Parks and other Public Lands

Volunteer your time, energy and enthusiasm in invasive plant control programs (see our Volunteer page).

Learn how to identify invasive exotic plants and spread the word to your friends and neighbors, your PTA and school grounds keepers, your local park managers, and anyone else who has a stake.

General Support

Advocacy—Become informed about the invasive exotic plant problem and help us to spread the word through grassroots outreach and presentations to schools, civic groups, government officials, etc. Contact us to let us know of your interest in participating, and if you would like to arrange for a speaker to address your organization.

Become part of the DC Woodlands community—We are developing a network of interested citizens, land managers, botanical scientists and researchers, and others who have an interest in what we are doing. We hope to hear from you! Contact us

DC Woodlands

Invasive exotic plant control in Washington, DC

www.dcwoodlands.org

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