Anacostia Community Boathouse    Bioswale Work Sessions 

Welcome to the bioswale information page.  ACBA work sessions in the bioswale usually happen on the

last Sunday of the month (with exceptions to schedule around boathouse events).    

   See Bioswale Work Sessions summaries for 2023 here.     for 2022 here (EOY Summary)     For 2021 here.

AWS EARTH DAY! Next Bioswale Work Session Saturday, April 22, 2023    SIGN UP HERE    Got questions?  Here's who to ask:                         Mary Ellsworth (marysellsworth@gmail.com)   Jim Smailes  (jasmailes@gmail.com)    THANKS EVERYONE!

Love our Juniors!

  Typical tasks for bioswale work sessions:

 Remove invasive species

 Pick up recyclables & trash

 Clear & mulch around shrubs and tree fences

 Plant new trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants

 Move driftwood

Volunteers - it helps to bring tools such as rakes, clippers or sturdy trowels.  Remember to bring water, hats,

gloves, long pants and protective footwear.

WORK SESSION DATES 2023

Bioswale Work Sessions are mostly scheduled for the last Sunday of the month,  9:30am-noon

       Sundays unless noted 

         Saturday, March 18, Gonzaga Day of Service

         March 26  Kick off - build the tool shed

         Saturday, April 22 AWS Earth Day Clean up

         Tuesday, April 25 Academy of Holy Cross Day of Service work

          May 21

          June 25

          July 30

          Aug. 27

          Sept 24

          Oct 29

          Nov 12  tentative 

Kudos to the volunteers who keep the edge of our river healthy and looking beautiful!   

We  have truly the most amazing volunteers!