3rd Annual Occoquan River Cleanup

On April 14, 2012, from 9-3 we will celebrate the 24th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup with our 3rd Annual Occoquan River Cleanup. You can register for the cleanup by clicking here.

This year we have sites stretching from Dove's Landing and the Bull Run Marina all the way to the Potomac River.  We are looking for experienced kayakers and canoeists as well as support on land...

Invasive Plant Removal at Ben Lomond Park

Ben Lomond Park 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, VA, United States

This is part of the six weeks to make a difference conservation projects, run by public works and many other groups.  They will return again this season to Ben Lomond Park to remove unwanted invasive plants on the grounds of the park.  The work will be the first step of a project to restore healthy...

Clean Up at Andrew Leitch Park

Andrew Leitch Park 5301 Dale Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA, United States

Join volunteers as we clean up litter and debris along the creek to ensure the trails are clean and safe for hikers. We'll supply the bags and gloves - you supply the labor. Contact Eric at [email protected] if you have any questions.  You can register for this workday here.

1st Annual Dogs Walk for a Dog Park – Dog Walk Fundraiser

Date & Time: April 28th at 10 a.m. Registration Begins: 9 a.m. Location: Lake Ridge Park Fee: $5.00 per dog This is a 2.75 mile walk along the natural surface scenic trails of the Occoquan Reservoir and sidewalk of Lake Ridge Community Streets).  Refreshments for dogs and human companions will be available. Click here to...

PWTSC Board of Directors Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the PWTSC Board of Directors; all are welcome to attend to find out what we're planning and how you can get more involved! Meetings are held at George Mason University, Manassas Campus, Occoquan Building, room 110L.  Contact Zoe at [email protected] or 703-785-5785 if you have any questions.

Second Saturday workday on the Broad Run

On May 12 from 9-12, plan to come out and help us reinforce the Broad Run Trail through Braemar by installing culverts to prevent the newly-laid stone dust from washing out in the rain. We'll also be improving the approach to several bridges on the same section of trail and widening the trail in the...

Metro DC Bike to Work Day 2012

Metro Washington Bike to Work Day is part of the national focus promoting Biking to Work as a commuting option.  May is National Bike Month, May 14-18 is National Bike to Work Week and Friday, May 18, is the Metro Bike to Work Day event.

Healthy Paddles

This event is the kick-off of the Health Paddles program, a program designed for families to get outside and exercise by hiking and paddling. Come out on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, VA from 10 am - 3 pm. Recreation and health professionals will be on hand to help you...

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail – Powell’s Creek

Please join Prince William Trails & Streams Coalition, Potomac Heritage Trail Association, and REI as we continue work on the Potomac Heritage Trail by Powell's Creek, completing a section from Leesylvania State Park to Route 1. We'll meet at the end of Ratcliffe Lane in Woodbridge at 9am on June 2.  Wear long pants and...