By JillAnderson

Hidden Oaks Nature Center is one of eight Fairfax County park authority sites that are seeking volunteers this Saturday, March 27th to don work gloves and lend a hand in picking up everything from plastic bottles and bags to discarded mattresses, rusting auto parts, old appliances, rubber tires and other debris illegally dumped in local waterways.

Since 1990, volunteers have helped improve the health of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay downstream by removing trash from streams and creeks close to home.

Cleanups will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude around noon. Removing trash from the watershed is messy work. Participants are encouraged to wear boots, old clothes, and to bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation will be provided.

Can you help out for a few hours? If so, please call Hidden Oaks Nature Center at 703-941-1065 to register.