Service Opportunity - April 2006 River Cleanup
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1100 ft. of shore to clean!
The Property’s Potomac River shoreline Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property Location A few minutes south of the D.C. Beltway
Service opportunity at the Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property
Details on the back
44 acre Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property (outlined in orange)
It is the 18th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday April 8, 2006 9AM to Noon
Students can earn community service hours !
Arrive the night before and Camp Out on the Bahá’í Property
From Friday evening to Sunday Morning, April 7 - 9
Take Part in the 18th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday April 8, 2006 - 9AM to Noon
At the Bahá’í Property, 11111 Riverview Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 !
Camping & Work Weekend ! at the Capital Area Baháʼí Center Property !
Friday Evening to Sunday Morning, April 7 - 9 ! Arrive after 5PM Friday ! Unity Feast Saturday night !
- Bags and gloves provided by the County. ! - The site leader for our clean-up site is Col. John Chesley, who sold us the property. ! - Park up near the driveway to our property along 11111 Riverview Road or anywhere on the property, if it hasn't rained. BEWARE if it has rained, because you will get stuck unless you know where to drive and park on the property. ! - Do not block the driveway or the loop near the house. ! - You can park along its edge. ! - Walk down to the river following the signs. ! - The staging area is in front of the pumping station off our Lot 24 (most northwest lot) toward the river. There you'll find gloves, bags, sign-up sheet and a dumpster/roll-off. ! - The tide will be low at 11:25am, so it will be easy going. Head south from there. ! - If you are late, the dumpster will be there until Monday, but we have to respect the private property of the Chesleys' mansion just up the slope from the staging area. ! - Take a lunch. ! - Call Steve at 703-201-3790 for help. ! - The Baháʼí house will be open for use of the restroom and for refreshments. ! - If it is pouring rain, or lightening, the activity will be questionable, so call for advice.! - Check out [email protected]! Driving directions: ! - From the Washington Beltway (I-95), south of D.C.! - Wilson Bridge construction complicates giving directions! - Around exit 2 and 3, follow signs to Indian Head Highway, 210 South.! - After 4 miles turn right on Fort Washington Road (approx 6 lights).! - At the 2nd light make a right on Riverview Rd.! - Continue approx 1.1 miles around Riverview! - 11111 Riverview Road is on the right!
Potomac River Cleanup on the Property Shoreline!
Saturday April 8 ! RSVP to assist in planning for meals ! Call Tony at 410-245-5316 !
Tent ! Work Gloves ! Sleeping Bags ! Attitude of service ! Layers of clothing ! Work cloths ! Prepare for warm afternoons and cold nights ! Boots ! Camping cookware ! Chain saws ! Chairs ! Rakes! Raingear (check the forecast) ! Hat… ! Flashlights !
------- Bring your ------!
------- Leave at home ------!
Boombox ! Dress shoes / high heals !
------- We will have ------!
Toilets! Water ! Hard Work !
------- We will not have ------!
Showers !
Once we are closer to the event we will contact those who responded to coordinate food preparation. !
The Property’s Potomac River shoreline Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property Location A few minutes south of the D.C. Beltway
Service opportunity at the Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property
Details on the back
44 acre Capital Area Bahá’í Center Property (outlined in orange)
It is the 18th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday April 8, 2006 9AM to Noon
Students can earn community service hours !
Arrive the night before and Camp Out on the Bahá’í Property
From Friday evening to Sunday Morning, April 7 - 9
Take Part in the 18th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday April 8, 2006 - 9AM to Noon
At the Bahá’í Property, 11111 Riverview Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 !
Camping & Work Weekend ! at the Capital Area Baháʼí Center Property !
Friday Evening to Sunday Morning, April 7 - 9 ! Arrive after 5PM Friday ! Unity Feast Saturday night !
- Bags and gloves provided by the County. ! - The site leader for our clean-up site is Col. John Chesley, who sold us the property. ! - Park up near the driveway to our property along 11111 Riverview Road or anywhere on the property, if it hasn't rained. BEWARE if it has rained, because you will get stuck unless you know where to drive and park on the property. ! - Do not block the driveway or the loop near the house. ! - You can park along its edge. ! - Walk down to the river following the signs. ! - The staging area is in front of the pumping station off our Lot 24 (most northwest lot) toward the river. There you'll find gloves, bags, sign-up sheet and a dumpster/roll-off. ! - The tide will be low at 11:25am, so it will be easy going. Head south from there. ! - If you are late, the dumpster will be there until Monday, but we have to respect the private property of the Chesleys' mansion just up the slope from the staging area. ! - Take a lunch. ! - Call Steve at 703-201-3790 for help. ! - The Baháʼí house will be open for use of the restroom and for refreshments. ! - If it is pouring rain, or lightening, the activity will be questionable, so call for advice.! - Check out [email protected]! Driving directions: ! - From the Washington Beltway (I-95), south of D.C.! - Wilson Bridge construction complicates giving directions! - Around exit 2 and 3, follow signs to Indian Head Highway, 210 South.! - After 4 miles turn right on Fort Washington Road (approx 6 lights).! - At the 2nd light make a right on Riverview Rd.! - Continue approx 1.1 miles around Riverview! - 11111 Riverview Road is on the right!
Potomac River Cleanup on the Property Shoreline!
Saturday April 8 ! RSVP to assist in planning for meals ! Call Tony at 410-245-5316 !
Tent ! Work Gloves ! Sleeping Bags ! Attitude of service ! Layers of clothing ! Work cloths ! Prepare for warm afternoons and cold nights ! Boots ! Camping cookware ! Chain saws ! Chairs ! Rakes! Raingear (check the forecast) ! Hat… ! Flashlights !
------- Bring your ------!
------- Leave at home ------!
Boombox ! Dress shoes / high heals !
------- We will have ------!
Toilets! Water ! Hard Work !
------- We will not have ------!
Showers !
Once we are closer to the event we will contact those who responded to coordinate food preparation. !
