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 the most recent Bioswale Work Session 2018 summary here. 

Celebrating the Earth every day   The next Bioswale Work Session SATURDAY, APRIL 13 -  AWS/ACBA EARTH DAY Cleanup   At the Anacostia Community Boathouse 9:30am to noon               SIGN UP HERE                        Got questions?  Here's who to ask:                                                              Mary Ellsworth (marysellsworth@gmail.com)                                                 Jim Smailes  (jasmailes@gmail.com)        THANKS EVERYONE!

Typical tasks for bioswale work sessions:

Pick up recyclables & trash

Remove invasive species

Clear & mulch around shrubs and tree fences

Plant new trees, shrubs or herbacious 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 2019

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

Saturday, April 13 - AWS/ACBA Earth Day Clean-up   9:00 to Noon 

Sunday, April 28    (exception to 3rd Sunday due to Mem. Day)

Sunday, May 19

Sunday, June 30

Sunday, July 28

Aug 28

Sept 29    

Oct 27    (exception - 3rd Sunday due to NCAWPA Mega-event on 10/28)

Nov 13?    Tentative work session

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

We have truly the most amazing volunteers!