Invasive Plants and RIP

RIP Event Schedule


Spring Garlic Mustard Schedule

This year the Montgomery County Parks Department is holding a "Garlic Mustard Challenge." We will participate on the weekend of April 19-20. The Park will offer small prizes to individuals or groups that pull the most mustard. A weighing machine will be set up, probably on Sunday afternoon. Details to be announced.

Section 3 Maple Ave to Piney Branch
Saturday, April 19, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the picnic area/playground at Kennebec Ave. and Sligo Creek Parkway.

Section 4 Piney Branch to Wayne
Sunday, April 20, 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday, May 4, 11 am - 2 pm
Meet at the parking lot closest to Wayne Avenue

Section 5 Wayne to Colesville
Sunday, April 20, 1 - 3 pm
Meet at entrance to the old Blair HS athletic field, where Schuyler enters the park.
Sunday, May 4, 1 - 3 pm.
Meet at the entrance to the old Blair HS athletic field, where Schuyler enters the park.
Sunday, May 18, 1 - 3 pm
Meet where Greenbrier meets the park, near the playground
Sunday, June 8, 1 - 3 pm
Meet at the signbox, near the tennis courts where Bennington meets the park.

Section 6 Colesville to Forest Glen
Sunday, March 30, 11am - 1 pm
Meet at the wooden bridge at intersection of Brunett and the Parkway
Sunday, April 20, 11 am - 1 pm
Meet at the parking lot at Dallas Ave and the Parkway
Sunday, April 27, 11 am - 1 pm
Meet at the parking lot at Dallas Avenue and the Parkway
Saturday, May 3, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the soccer field parking lot
Saturday, May 10, 11am-1pm
Meet at the soccer field parking lot

Section 7 Forest Glen to Dennis
Meeting place is at the signpost between bridge (at park-in, just north of Forest Glen) and playground on Dameron Drive. Check here for possible meeting site changes for later events.
Saturday, April 19, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, May 3, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, May 17, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, May 31, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, June 7, 9 - 11 am

Section 8 Dennis to University Blvd
Meet at the Dennis Recreation Center parking lot near the bridge. Check here for possible meeting site changes for later events
Saturday, April 19, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, May 10, 9 - 11 am
Saturday, June 7, 9 - 11 am

Section 9 Above University, Kemp Mill
Meet at Channing and Ventura Streets, on the trail near Arcola Elementary School
Saturday April 19, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Sunday April 20, 1 - 3 pm

Section 10 Long Branch
Saturday, April 19, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the park at Haddon and Houston Streets
Saturday, May 3, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the footbridge by the Long Branch Community Center
Saturday, May 17, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the park at Haddon and Houston Streets
Saturday, May 31, 9 - 11 am (this is not Memorial Day weekend)
Meet at the footbridge by the Long Branch Community Center
Saturday, June 14, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the park at Haddon and Houston Streets
Saturday, June 28, 9 - 11 am
Meet at the bridge by the Long Branch Community Center


Up to one hour before an event, please visit the FoSC home page for unexpected last-minute changes.

Your Help is Always Appreciated!

We'll provide gloves, or bring your own.

Students who need service hours are always welcome.

All events are Park-approved.

For further map information see the FoSC Section Map.

For more information call Sally Gagne, 301-588-2071