The objective of this project is to establish a stand of a native grass called River Oats(Chasmanthium latifolium) along an eroded section of stream bank on Bull Run in order to help stabilize the soil. River Oats is present in large quantity on our Chapter's property along Cub Run where its tough root system does a very good job of preventing soil erosion. The area that we are working on is just downstream of the Route 28 Bridge on Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Property. We will be using plants and seeds obtained from our property for this project.
Project Information Document (PDF file)
An additional 60 plants were put in staggered rows along the streambank.
Initial planting of two dozen plants, Seeded several square yards. We erected barriers and signage requesting park users stay our of the area that we are working on in order to give the vegetation a chance to establish itself.
Volunteers will be needed for the initial planting stage as well as monitoring and or watering the stand of grass for the next few weeks until it becomes established.
Participants will meet in the Route 28 Access Point Parking Lot next to 7122 Centreville Rd, Centreville,VA 20121.
All volunteers are welcome but minors, must be accompanied by a responsible adult