Week of Action! November 8-16, 2025
Want to see for yourself what the fuss is all about? Want to learn how to rescue trees?
The fun begins with multiple events all around the county!
JOIN US at any of these tree rescues to learn about invasive plants and what you can do to help!
What to Know Before You Go
What to Wear: Long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against thorns, sturdy shoes, a hat.
What to Bring: Water. See instructions for each event about tools. If you have them, bring clippers, loppers, and/or small saws. If you don’t, most event leaders will have some extra tools you can borrow.
Sign Up: Please use the registration form or link to let the event leaders know you are coming. Children must be over age 11 to actively participate.
Our mission
The mission of Fairfax Tree Rescuers - PRISM is to facilitate a community-wide effort by residents and organizations to stem the epidemic of invasive plants and thereby protect our trees and promote the growth of the life-supporting plants that are native to our ecosystem.
List of Events
Fairfax
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Klub Kudzu - Hunters Branch - Habitat Restoration with Friends of Accotink Creek
Trailhead on the south side of the intersection of Nutley Street and Arlington Blvd along the Hunters Branch tributary.
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Lorton
9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Laurel Hill Equestrian Center
9500 Furnace Road, Lorton
Through the removal of invasive species, you will protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests.
Register here: Must be submitted by 2pm on Thursday, November 6.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Springfield
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friends of Accotink Creek
Klub Kudzu - Accotink Gorge
7373 Boston Blvd, Springfield
The terrain is rugged and not suitable for persons under age 12 or with physical limitations.
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
Alexandria
Cancelled if the government has not reopened
10 am - 2 pm
Dyke Marsh
Navigate to Belle Haven Marina. Park in the lot to the left just after you turn off of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Meet at the beginning of the Haul Road Trail, which is on the road to the marina from the Parkway/
Burke
2 pm - 4pm
Pohick Library/Rolling Valley West Park
6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
Vienna
10 am - noon
W&OD Trail
W&OD Trail entrance 2308 Jackson Parkway, Vienna
Invasive Plant Removal & Native Plant Plantings
From the parking lot near the playground follow signs to the work site
Annandale
1pm- 3pm
Annandale Community Park/Hidden Oaks Nature Center
4030 Hummer Rd, Annandale
From the parking lot near the playground follow signs to the work site
Sign up on the FCPA Volunteer Site or contact Lynn Petrazzuolo (LynnP@AvantiCorporation.com)
Sunday, November 9
Falls Church
9am - noon
Lake Barcroft
Beach 4 at 6100 Beachway Drive, Falls Church
Falls Church
1 pm - 3 pm
Mastenbrook-Greenway Downs Park
6900 block of Custis Pkwy, Falls Church
Organized by Greenway Downs Citizens Assn and Friends of Holmes Run.
Fairfax
8 am - 11 am
Piney Branch Stream Valley
5095 Brentwood Farm Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Park in cul-de-sac at the end of Brentwood Farm Drive
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Vienna
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tree rescuer training and practice
Southside Park, 1317 Ross Drive, SW, Vienna, VA 22810
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Annandale
10 a.m. to 12:0 p.m.
Tree rescuer training and practice
Valleycrest Park, 7100 Block of Valleycrest Blvd, Annandale
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Fairfax
3pm - 5pm
Middleridge Park
10841 Broadwater Drive, Fairfax, VA
Meet at the small grassy area next to a blue Little Free Library.
Fairfax
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Klub Kudzu - Hunters Branch - Habitat Restoration with Friends of Accotink Creek
Trailhead on the south side of the intersection of Nutley Street and Arlington Blvd along the Hunters Branch tributary.
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
Lorton
9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Laurel Hill Equestrian Center
9500 Furnace Road, Lorton
Through the removal of invasive species, you will protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests. Registration for IMA workdays at Laurel Hill Park
Register here: Must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 13.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Reston
Time: 2-4 pm
Address: Indian Ridge Road, Reston, VA
Hunter’s Green Cluster
Community park across from Island between 11733 and 11745 Indian Ridge Rd. Park in unmarked/non-reserved spaces
Registration required: Contact Charles Colby at Events@huntersgreen.org.
Clifton
1 pm - 3 pm
Rain date Sunday, November 16, 10am-12pm
The old Clifton Elementary School
7010 Clifton Rd, Clifton
Centreville
10 am - noon
Pleasant Hill Park
6200 Riverland Run, Centreville, VA
McLean
10am - noon
Lewinsville Park
1659 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
We will continue our habitat restoration work by weeding enclosures in which we planted tree/shrub saplings in recent years. We may also plant a few saplings to replace plants that have died.
Reston
9am - noon
Lake Fairfax Park
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston
Meet at the Lake Fairfax Skate Park (concrete course), enter Skate park into Google Maps.
Details and registration here.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Falls Church
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tree rescue for all ages at Haycock Longfellow Park
Meet at end of parking lot of
2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church
Contact: Wendy Cohen wncohen@gmail.com
Fairfax
8 am - 11 am
Piney Branch Stream Valley
5095 Brentwood Farm Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Park in cul-de-sac at the end of Brentwood Farm Drive
Vienna
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cunningham Park
Meeting at the Vienna Woods Swim Club car park
129 Harmony Dr SW, Vienna
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Vienna
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tree rescuer training and practice
Southside Park, 1317 Ross Drive, SW, Vienna, VA 22810
Contact garlandeag@gmail.com to register.
Early Bird Special - Sunday, October 26
City of Fairfax
9 am - noon
Van Dyck Park, 3720 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join Fairfax City for a special Forest Rescue in collaboration with the Fall Community Cleanup. Volunteers will meet at the Van Dyck Park pavilion at 9 a.m. to complete waivers before being directed to the work area. Register to attend here.
Adding Events to the Calendar
Please fill out this form to let us know about your invasive plant events, whether hands-on or purely educational.
Registering People for Your Events
It is always wise to request people register for events, both so you can prepare and so you can contact them if your plans change. It is helpful to use a form so you don’t have to post your email on a public calendar. We can provide you with a form that will automatically send you the responses. See this sample registration form. Email fairfaxprism@gmail.com to have us create one for you.