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Norwood Park
4700 Norwood Drive
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Off-Site Parking at the Bethesda Pool.
Learn about the natural features and history that led to this precious urban greenspace’s existence. Identify keystone and ambassador species that live in this critical connective watershed ecosystem. Share knowledge with experts to combat invasive species, and conserve and foster a healthy biodiverse community. Kick off & support the Norwood Park Arboriculture (Tree) Project. Join this LOCAL NATURALIST COMMUNITY to have fun!
Thank you to Breads Unlimited and Madeline's LLC for supporting us with yummy donations.
Full Schedule
Register below for one or more event!
Free the Trees - Weed Warrioring
Join us to remove non-native invasive vines and shrubs that are killing the trees.
Two sessions - sign up for one, or come for both! We have gloves and tools to lend. Dress in long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect from angry thorns. Pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Speaker Round Robin
Join us to learn about the history of the area, the natural features, native plants and more. We have a series of talks planned with each topic presented two or three times . Come for one, or stay for them all.
“Native Plants and Watershed Stewardship”
Dr. Vanessa Beauchamp, Towson University Glen Arboretum, MD Native Plant Society
Norwood Park Cultural History Talk
Hank Levine, Bethesda Historical Society
Geological Local History Talk
Dr. Doug Levin
“Fungi: Fundamental to Our Ecosystem"
Isaiah Bednash, Interdisciplinary Educator MAWDC, Fungal Diversity Survey
Tree Tours
Norwood park has over 50 species of trees. Join LFWA Arborists for a tree centric tour of the park.
Our naturalist will help you get to know the trees of the Park as the unique individuals they are. Learn how to identify them and enjoy each through seasons and years. We’ll visit 6 to 12 depending on time.
Order a T-shirt
Use this link to order a Event T-shirt!
Walk, Bike & Metro Encouraged
(save limited parking at the park for octogenarians and people with limited mobility, please)
Off-Site Parking
There is limited parking at Norwood Park. Additional parking at
Bethesda Pool
6300 Hillandale Road
Bethesda, MD
Seven Minute Walk to Event
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Volunteer
If you are able to help with set-up, clean-up, sign-in or just generally lending a hand, we could use you! Please contact us at NorwoodParkTrees@gmail.com to sign-up for a spot. Pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours.
This is a Leave No Trace event!
Please pack out all your trash.