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Earth Day Weekend at The REED Center is shaping up to be a busy and beautiful time! We welcome everyone to come plant trees, participate in workshops, listen to music, camp on-site, and hang out with friends in this beautiful setting of rolling hills and forest in Middletown, Maryland.
Our goal is to plant 5,000 trees and shrubs. We currently have more than 100 people signed up for one or more days this weekend. Come join the fun! We can accommodate close to 250 cars (if parked well) so there's plenty of space for everyone! Tree planting will take place, rain or shine.
Here's a detailed description of activities planned for the weekend ahead:
PRE-WEEKEND CELEBRATION OPPORTUNITY -- THURSDAY, April 20th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m: A group of volunteers from a local radio station (Audacy DC) will be coming to plant trees and shrubs to kick-off our Earth Day Weekend Celebration. We welcome all to come and join in!
FRIDAY, April 21st, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m:
9 a.m. - 4 p.m: Day #1 of Tree Planting in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and other volunteers
Bring friends, family, co-workers! Long sleeves, long pants, a hat, and sturdy shoes are recommended. Also, please bring your own gloves and shovels if you have them.
Camping is available at multiple sites on the land for those who wish to stay overnight. Participants will need to bring their own camping equipment, food, and beverages.
Sign up here to participate in these events and to receive more detailed information.
SATURDAY, April 22nd, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m:
9 a.m. - 1 p.m: Day #2 of Tree Planting in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and other volunteers
1 p.m. - 2 p.m: Relax, explore the land, prepare for afternoon and evening events
2 p.m. - 5 p.m: Grafting and Plant Propagation Workshops & Tours
5 p.m. - 11 p.m: Big Tree Fest Concert
We anticipate having a vendor on-site for snacks and drinks; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own food and beverages.
As mentioned above, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, and sturdy shoes are recommended. Also, please bring your own gloves and shovels if you have them.
Camping is available at multiple sites on the land for those who wish to stay overnight. Participants will need to bring their own camping equipment, food, and beverages.
Sign up here to participate in these events and to receive more detailed information.
SUNDAY, April 23:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m: Forest bathing & Meditation
10 a.m. - 11 a.m: Yoga on the Mountain
The team at TRC has been working hard getting protective fencing in place for the upcoming plantings. We hope you will join us for as much time as you can fit in this coming weekend. Being present on the land is a transformative experience in and of itself. Helping put new life into the ground to help restore these ecosystems, while working side by side with friends, new and old, promises to be a super special way to celebrate this Earth Day weekend! Spring of 2023 -- a time for new beginnings!
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