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NRPA Volunteer Day Honors Earth Week
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through The National Recreation and Park Association's website.
ASHBURN, Va. - The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announces Earth Week with their Fifth Annual Volunteer Day at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg, Virginia. Volunteer day includes trail maintenance, painting and weeding. In addition to the volunteer day, staff will participate in a BioBlitz, where participants will find and identify as many pollinators and pollinator-friendly plants as possible.
“At NRPA, we are committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve,” said Ted Mattingly, NRPA director of facilities and administrative services, in a press release. “This volunteer day is an opportunity for us to give back to the Loudoun community, and make a lasting impact on the environment.” Nearly 700 acres in size, Banshee Reeks, which is managed by Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services, includes 20 miles of trails and an 11,000 square foot garden that is used to provide food to Loudoun Hunger Relief. Also included as part of the nature preserve is an outdoor classroom where children and adults can participate in hands-on learning activities, such as gardening.
Learn more about NRPA and its contributions here.