North Four Corners News ♦ February 2025

Lockridge Creek Vine-Cutting Cleanup 15 March

Time once again for a neighborhood effort to cut the nonnative, invasive vines (especially English ivy and porcelainberry) along the creek on Lockridge Drive.

This event will take place Saturday, 15 March (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.); rain date Sunday, 16 March (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.).  We’ll meet at the bandalong trash trap (Lockridge Drive and Belton/Glenwild Roads intersection) at 1 p.m. and work our way to Dennis Avenue.

An orientation to demonstrate and explain everything to do before we start cutting starts promptly at 1 p.m.  It’s cold this time of year, but it’s best to start cutting before all the plants turn green and bushy again.  That will make it easier to access and identify our target species.  Come join us, meet neighbors, and help save our trees!

This event is meant for everyone, although it’s geared towards adults and older children.  Some sections of Lockridge Creek are quite steep and we’ll be using sharp tools to cut plants.  All children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event.  Please remember, we are all volunteers and we’re all in this together!

It is recommended you wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots.  Dress for the weather; it will be chilly.  Wear gloves!  Bring loppers and/or hand pruners if you have them; a few tools will also be made available.  No power tools or machetes are allowed.

Our wonderful neighbor, Robin Loube (Cavalier Drive), has offered again to pick up some treats for the volunteer crew.  Please email [contact details redacted] if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate headcount.  If you cannot bring your own reusable water bottle, a limited supply of bottled water will be provided.

This event will be supervised by Corinne Stephens (Thistle Drive), weed warrior volunteer coordinator for Montgomery Parks/Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.  If you have questions, email [contact details redacted].   ■