Bird Walk on Sat, May 4 at 8:00am
Head out in the early morning to catch sight/hear migrating as well as local birds, guided by 3 accomplished birders. Please RSVP to [email protected] by May 1st.
This event will have a limited number of participants, with event details and location sent to those who have registered. We will keep a waiting list. For details, see the FOSC Calendar of Events page.
Sligo Creek Fest on Sat, May 4
11:00am to 3:00pm on Sligo Creek Parkway between Dennis Ave and University Blvd.
Sligo Creek Fest is a free street festival in the park for residents of all ages, with live music, street performers, kids’ activities, hands-on activities by community groups and Montgomery Parks, and food/beverages from food trucks and local breweries. FOSC will be there! Find out more on the Parks website.
FOSC Listservs on
Friends of Sligo Creek – Main Listserv
FOSC-Stewards Listserv (for Section Stewards only)
FOSC-WeedWarriors Listserv (for Weed Warriors only)
News & Updates
Join FOSC
Sligo Creek connects us. Please join FOSC and help protect and restore the Creek for everyone in our community. It’s simple to do and can be free if you wish. Membership gives you early notice of events and the FOSC newsletter.
You can make a donation too, either online (simple and secure) or by check to FOSC, P.O. Box 11572, Takoma Park, MD 20913. Thank you!
FOSC Action Hub
Spring 2024 Top Invasives
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- Multiflora Rose
- English Ivy
- Bush honeysuckle
- Italian Arum
- Multiflora Rose
- English Ivy
- Bush honeysuckle
- Italian Arum
Invasive: Italian Arum
Italian Arum is back in force around Sligo Creek and Long Branch. One of the EDRR (Early Detection, Rapid Response) invasive species, it has many little “daughter” corms attached to its main corm which makes it difficult to remove completely. Dig it out carefully. Screen the loosened soil for small “daughter” corms. There is some evidence that spraying with glyphosate is effective at killing all its corms.
FOSC on iNaturalist
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