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Free the Trees at Bannockburn ES

Bannockburn Elementary School
6520 Dalroy Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817

Join the Bannockburn ES PTA to remove non-native invasive plants from the school campus. We'll be gathering on the Bannockburn Drive side of the school. Specifically, the sloped sidewalk that connects Bannockburn Drive to the back side of the school parking lot. Contact David Hecht, dwhecht@gmail.com, with questions.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink and come ready to learn about what we can each do to counter this NNI threat.

This event is pre-approved for MCPS SSL Hours. Persons under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Please park your car on Bannockburn Drive and approach the woodlands behind the school.

Pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Students under 14 years must be accompanied by responsible adult.

Weather policy: We usually hold pulls as long as there is not pouring rain or high winds. We will post on our website by 9:00 that morning if we need to cancellation.

Earlier Event: March 11
Clean Parkway, Clean Creek
Later Event: March 19
Save the Trees: Little Falls Park