WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is looking for volunteers interested in participating in the MLK Weekend of Service January 17-20, 2025. Americans are encouraged to volunteer on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy and to improve their communities.

Opportunities to volunteer this year include Weed Warrior events to eliminate non-native invasive plant species from parks; and trash cleanups to beautify parks and streams. Registration is required to participate in the volunteer events. Visit the Montgomery Parks volunteer webpage to sign-up for a MLK Day weekend project or other volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

“Montgomery Parks is fortunate to have thousands of volunteers who help us maintain our streams and parkland. We couldn’t do the job without them.” said Molly Gallant, Montgomery Parks volunteer services coordinator. “MLK weekend is a great time for them to get involved and bring new volunteers into the fold working to better our communities.”

Montgomery Parks MLK Weekend of Service volunteer opportunities:

Weed Warrior Workdays:

Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 2  | Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area | Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Little Falls Stream Valley (Duvall Drive entrance) | Sunday, January 19, 2025, | 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Kensington Parkway Stream Valley Park | Sunday, January 19, 2025, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 | Monday, January 20, 2025, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Park Cleanups:

Long Branch Local Park Co-hosted by Friends of Sligo Creek | Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Glenmont Local Park | Sunday, January 19, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 p.m.

Ridge Road Recreational Park | Sunday, January 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 pm

Northwest Branch Stream Valley (Piney Branch Rd.) Co-hosted by Neighbors of Northwest Branch | Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Takoma-Piney Branch Park | Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Matthew Henson Trail (Georgia Ave) | Monday, January 20, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Black Hill Discovery Center | Monday, January 20, 2025, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Northwest Branch Trail (Southhampton Dr.) Co-hosted by Neighbors of Northwest Branch | Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks Volunteer Services Office offers year-round volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, students, businesses and civic groups. Service opportunities include one-time projects or longer-term commitments. Contact the Volunteer Service Office for more information.