Eyes of Paint Branch
@eopbranch.bsky.social
Citizens for the stewardship of the Paint Branch watershed, a subwatershed of the Anacostia River and Chesapeake Bay
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We had a last minute Cleanup at Pilgrim Hills Park today with host @anacostiariverkpr.bsky.social! A small but mighty group of volunteers braved the cold temps to pull cans, bottles, and trash from the parkland around the Paint Branch Stream.
December 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We had a last minute Cleanup at Pilgrim Hills Park today with host @anacostiariverkpr.bsky.social! A small but mighty group of volunteers braved the cold temps to pull cans, bottles, and trash from the parkland around the Paint Branch Stream.
Happy Holidays from Eyes of Paint Branch!
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy Holidays from Eyes of Paint Branch!
Thanks to our small group of stalwart volunteers, and our partner Anacostia Riverkeeper, we had a productive cleanup this morning at Valley Mill Special Park! After collecting trash, we sorted it to be weighed by category, in support of a student environmental grant project.
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Thanks to our small group of stalwart volunteers, and our partner Anacostia Riverkeeper, we had a productive cleanup this morning at Valley Mill Special Park! After collecting trash, we sorted it to be weighed by category, in support of a student environmental grant project.
Our Stream Cleanup Collab with @AnacostiaRrkper is next Monday!
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: Litter to Action : Valley Mill www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: Litter to Action : Valley Mill www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
Litter to Action : Valley Mill
Join us and Eyes on Paint Branch to clean up the area around Valley Mill!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Our Stream Cleanup Collab with @AnacostiaRrkper is next Monday!
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: Litter to Action : Valley Mill www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: Litter to Action : Valley Mill www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
EOPB partnered with Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church today for a Stream Cleanup at Hillandale Local Park, sponsored by @montgomeryparks.bsky.social! The PBUUC team provided a generous donation toward our environmental work, then ‘walked the walk’ and got their hands dirty with us!
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
EOPB partnered with Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church today for a Stream Cleanup at Hillandale Local Park, sponsored by @montgomeryparks.bsky.social! The PBUUC team provided a generous donation toward our environmental work, then ‘walked the walk’ and got their hands dirty with us!
We’re planning a Stream Cleanup Collab with @anacostiariverkpr.bsky.social!
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
Litter to Action : Valley Mill
Join us and Eyes on Paint Branch to clean up the area around Valley Mill!
www.eventbrite.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re planning a Stream Cleanup Collab with @anacostiariverkpr.bsky.social!
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
MONDAY, NOV 17
10:00a - 1:00p
Valley Mill Special Park
Colesville, MD
SIGN UP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/litter-to-...
Our fall colors were not quite as vibrant this year due to the dry conditions, but the Maryland Upper Paint Branch stream valley still showed some pretty, seasonal tones!
October 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Our fall colors were not quite as vibrant this year due to the dry conditions, but the Maryland Upper Paint Branch stream valley still showed some pretty, seasonal tones!
It’s raining acorns! (Sound on!) Chestnut oaks, including these on the UPB Trail in Burtonsville, are having a “mast year”, or a bumper crop of acorns. Many oaks mast every 2-3 yrs, but chestnut oaks mast every 4-5 yrs. Deer, wild turkey, squirrels and more will enjoy this feast!
October 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’s raining acorns! (Sound on!) Chestnut oaks, including these on the UPB Trail in Burtonsville, are having a “mast year”, or a bumper crop of acorns. Many oaks mast every 2-3 yrs, but chestnut oaks mast every 4-5 yrs. Deer, wild turkey, squirrels and more will enjoy this feast!
The Gray Hairstreak, a North American butterfly, uses its orange wingspot, together with hair-like projections on the hind wings, to mimic a head. When at rest, the butterfly animates the hind wing ‘eye’ and ‘antennae’. Duped predators lose as the hairstreak escapes the other way
September 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Gray Hairstreak, a North American butterfly, uses its orange wingspot, together with hair-like projections on the hind wings, to mimic a head. When at rest, the butterfly animates the hind wing ‘eye’ and ‘antennae’. Duped predators lose as the hairstreak escapes the other way
American Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana) is a native perennial common in the Paint Branch watershed. Its long, graceful stalk is dotted with small white flowers in late summer to early fall, and arises from deep green leaves. Ripe seedpods readily ‘jump’ up to several feet with the slightest touch.
September 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
American Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana) is a native perennial common in the Paint Branch watershed. Its long, graceful stalk is dotted with small white flowers in late summer to early fall, and arises from deep green leaves. Ripe seedpods readily ‘jump’ up to several feet with the slightest touch.
We had great community engagement today at the Burtonsville Day Festival! So many people are enjoying getting out on trails and caring for our local environment!
September 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We had great community engagement today at the Burtonsville Day Festival! So many people are enjoying getting out on trails and caring for our local environment!
Come see us at our booth this Saturday Sep 20, after the Burtonsville Day parade!
September 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Come see us at our booth this Saturday Sep 20, after the Burtonsville Day parade!
Per Maryland Dept of Natural Resources, there are currently localized outbreaks of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in deer in several Maryland counties, including Montgomery County. This disease is not transmissible to humans. More details here news.maryland.gov/dnr/2025/09/10…
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2025/09/10…
September 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Per Maryland Dept of Natural Resources, there are currently localized outbreaks of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in deer in several Maryland counties, including Montgomery County. This disease is not transmissible to humans. More details here news.maryland.gov/dnr/2025/09/10…
This past weekend, EOPB members joined the @montgomeryparks.bsky.social Weed Warriors at Maydale Conservation Park to remove non-native invasive weeds. Here are some of the native species we found there that were happy for the helping hand.
September 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This past weekend, EOPB members joined the @montgomeryparks.bsky.social Weed Warriors at Maydale Conservation Park to remove non-native invasive weeds. Here are some of the native species we found there that were happy for the helping hand.
EOPB members recently hiked the steep slopes of the Paint Branch Fall Line (just south of Rt 29). The Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line runs roughly 900 miles from NJ to AL. Waterways that cut across this line create dramatic gorges, ravines, rocky slopes, and finer sediment deposits.
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
EOPB members recently hiked the steep slopes of the Paint Branch Fall Line (just south of Rt 29). The Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line runs roughly 900 miles from NJ to AL. Waterways that cut across this line create dramatic gorges, ravines, rocky slopes, and finer sediment deposits.
Great aerial shots of the Paint Branch stream, north of the ICC, by local drone pilot and photojournalist Tim Pruss!! x.com/mydronepro/s...
MyDrone.Pro on X: "The Paint Branch watershed keeps our streams healthy across both Montgomery County & Prince George’s County. 🌿💧 Eyes of Paint Branch supports it through cleanups, stream monitoring, and education. Consider supporting this grassroots effort at https://t.co/eYgoulB7II. @EOPBranch https://t.co/PG61Ay1Hjh" / X
The Paint Branch watershed keeps our streams healthy across both Montgomery County & Prince George’s County. 🌿💧 Eyes of Paint Branch supports it through cleanups, stream monitoring, and education. Consider supporting this grassroots effort at https://t.co/eYgoulB7II. @EOPBranch https://t.co/PG61Ay1Hjh
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July 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Great aerial shots of the Paint Branch stream, north of the ICC, by local drone pilot and photojournalist Tim Pruss!! x.com/mydronepro/s...
Green frogs in the Upper Paint Branch!
July 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Green frogs in the Upper Paint Branch!
Local environmental organization, Nature Forward, is offering another opportunity for our communities to help improve the Anacostia watershed! Free 50-plant pollinator kits! natureforward.org/anacostia-ga...
anacostia garden kits - Nature Forward
Nature Forward seeks to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it.
natureforward.org
July 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Local environmental organization, Nature Forward, is offering another opportunity for our communities to help improve the Anacostia watershed! Free 50-plant pollinator kits! natureforward.org/anacostia-ga...
Our Cleanup for tomorrow 6/25 at Cloverly Loop Trail is
‼️CANCELLED‼️
due to the current Extreme Heat Warning. Stay cool!
‼️CANCELLED‼️
due to the current Extreme Heat Warning. Stay cool!
We are once again partnering with @montgomeryparks.bsky.social for a STREAM CLEANUP at Cloverly Local Park! Join us in taking care of our local forests and streams:
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
June 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our Cleanup for tomorrow 6/25 at Cloverly Loop Trail is
‼️CANCELLED‼️
due to the current Extreme Heat Warning. Stay cool!
‼️CANCELLED‼️
due to the current Extreme Heat Warning. Stay cool!
THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY
"What's possible when we notice nature?...There is a connection between noticing, to actually stewarding and improving habitat." - Scott Loarie, Executive Director of iNaturalist
www.ted.com/talks/scott_...
"What's possible when we notice nature?...There is a connection between noticing, to actually stewarding and improving habitat." - Scott Loarie, Executive Director of iNaturalist
www.ted.com/talks/scott_...
The surprising power of your nature photos
Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature...
www.ted.com
June 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY
"What's possible when we notice nature?...There is a connection between noticing, to actually stewarding and improving habitat." - Scott Loarie, Executive Director of iNaturalist
www.ted.com/talks/scott_...
"What's possible when we notice nature?...There is a connection between noticing, to actually stewarding and improving habitat." - Scott Loarie, Executive Director of iNaturalist
www.ted.com/talks/scott_...
In addition to the Wednesday 6/25 Cleanup, we are co-hosting a
SATURDAY 6/28 Cleanup at CROSS CREEK CLUB LOCAL PARK (3530 Briggs Chaney Road).
Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
SATURDAY 6/28 Cleanup at CROSS CREEK CLUB LOCAL PARK (3530 Briggs Chaney Road).
Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
Cleanup at Cross Creek Club Local Park - Montgomery Parks
Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife. Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a pa...
montgomeryparks.org
June 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In addition to the Wednesday 6/25 Cleanup, we are co-hosting a
SATURDAY 6/28 Cleanup at CROSS CREEK CLUB LOCAL PARK (3530 Briggs Chaney Road).
Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
SATURDAY 6/28 Cleanup at CROSS CREEK CLUB LOCAL PARK (3530 Briggs Chaney Road).
Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
NEXT WEEK! Start summer off by giving nature a helping hand! SSL hours! Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
June 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
NEXT WEEK! Start summer off by giving nature a helping hand! SSL hours! Register here montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
Join our colleagues, Friends of Maydale, THIS THURSDAY to hear about conservation and programming at Maydale Nature Center, our own little gem in the Paint Branch Watershed
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June 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Join our colleagues, Friends of Maydale, THIS THURSDAY to hear about conservation and programming at Maydale Nature Center, our own little gem in the Paint Branch Watershed
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We are once again partnering with @montgomeryparks.bsky.social for a STREAM CLEANUP at Cloverly Local Park! Join us in taking care of our local forests and streams:
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
May 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We are once again partnering with @montgomeryparks.bsky.social for a STREAM CLEANUP at Cloverly Local Park! Join us in taking care of our local forests and streams:
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025 11:00a - 1:00p (SSL hours!)
Space is limited. Sign up here: montgomeryparks.org/events/clean...
Our next wildflower walk is on Saturday along the Good Hope tributary. Hope you can join us!
May 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our next wildflower walk is on Saturday along the Good Hope tributary. Hope you can join us!