Ward 8 Woods
@ward8woods.bsky.social
The Ward 8 Woods Conservancy works to increase the health, beauty and public enjoyment of the more than 500 acres of forested parkland in Ward 8, DC.
Today was a glorious volunteers romp along Barnaby Run Park in Oxon Hill. Groups from Maret School School and EY removed more than 5,000 pounds of junk, including 123 tires.
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today was a glorious volunteers romp along Barnaby Run Park in Oxon Hill. Groups from Maret School School and EY removed more than 5,000 pounds of junk, including 123 tires.
♻️Can you testify in support of the DC bottle bill on 10/1?♻️
A strong, equitable DC #BottleBill will cut trash, boost jobs, advance environmental justice, & fight climate pollution. 🌍
➡️ Sign up to testify: linktr.ee/dcbottlebillnow
A strong, equitable DC #BottleBill will cut trash, boost jobs, advance environmental justice, & fight climate pollution. 🌍
➡️ Sign up to testify: linktr.ee/dcbottlebillnow
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
♻️Can you testify in support of the DC bottle bill on 10/1?♻️
A strong, equitable DC #BottleBill will cut trash, boost jobs, advance environmental justice, & fight climate pollution. 🌍
➡️ Sign up to testify: linktr.ee/dcbottlebillnow
A strong, equitable DC #BottleBill will cut trash, boost jobs, advance environmental justice, & fight climate pollution. 🌍
➡️ Sign up to testify: linktr.ee/dcbottlebillnow
Ward 8 Woods was represented among the ten thousand who march against the federal occupation of DC.
We know a thing or two about "beautication," and this ain't it.
We know a thing or two about "beautication," and this ain't it.
September 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ward 8 Woods was represented among the ten thousand who march against the federal occupation of DC.
We know a thing or two about "beautication," and this ain't it.
We know a thing or two about "beautication," and this ain't it.
Ward 8 Woods was proud to sign on to a letter to @mayorbowser.bsky.social this morning condemning the positive sentiments towards the federal intrusion into DC that she expressed at last week's press conference and demanding leaders take a different path- with the people & against Trump.
September 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ward 8 Woods was proud to sign on to a letter to @mayorbowser.bsky.social this morning condemning the positive sentiments towards the federal intrusion into DC that she expressed at last week's press conference and demanding leaders take a different path- with the people & against Trump.
Last night, Ward 8 Woods hosted our 2nd public board meeting with invited guests from our fellow environmental groups and the community. Thanks to Chekesha from Eatopian Eats for the delicious holistic sustainable food!
June 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Last night, Ward 8 Woods hosted our 2nd public board meeting with invited guests from our fellow environmental groups and the community. Thanks to Chekesha from Eatopian Eats for the delicious holistic sustainable food!
1980s technology found in Oxon Run Parkway
May 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
1980s technology found in Oxon Run Parkway
Snapshots of students from Kipp Legacy volunteering with us near Lebaum & Mellon St SE.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
May 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Snapshots of students from Kipp Legacy volunteering with us near Lebaum & Mellon St SE.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
36 students from Gonzaga High School volunteered to help remove trash from 1221 Southview Drive, here’s a photo recap.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
April 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
36 students from Gonzaga High School volunteered to help remove trash from 1221 Southview Drive, here’s a photo recap.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
Weekend Earth Day Event. We partnered with ‘Safe Passages’ and a few other organizations in order to complete a community clean up near Turner Elementary school.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
April 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Weekend Earth Day Event. We partnered with ‘Safe Passages’ and a few other organizations in order to complete a community clean up near Turner Elementary school.
Snapped by khef films
Snapped by khef films
Students from Thurgood Marshall Academy worked with Vondre Walston to clean Howard Road going up the hill.
April 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Students from Thurgood Marshall Academy worked with Vondre Walston to clean Howard Road going up the hill.
Bottle depot behind congress heights station. Day 1 of bottle removal.
Photo credit ; khef films
Photo credit ; khef films
April 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Bottle depot behind congress heights station. Day 1 of bottle removal.
Photo credit ; khef films
Photo credit ; khef films
Removal of evasive species partnered along with Casey Trees. Located on Buena Vista Terrace SE. Here are before and after photos.
April 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Removal of evasive species partnered along with Casey Trees. Located on Buena Vista Terrace SE. Here are before and after photos.
‘Corona Sea’ near Talbert Drive in Oxon Hill, MD.
April 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
‘Corona Sea’ near Talbert Drive in Oxon Hill, MD.
Another sea of bottles. The valley below Congress Heights Metro bus loop is a giant trash trap that hasn't been emptied in decades. #bottlebilllnow
April 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Another sea of bottles. The valley below Congress Heights Metro bus loop is a giant trash trap that hasn't been emptied in decades. #bottlebilllnow
A few photos from last Saturday's Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day. We recovered 3 bikes, 10 shopping carts, & about 900 lbs. of trash from along 22nd Street.
Photos Credit : khef films
Photos Credit : khef films
April 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A few photos from last Saturday's Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day. We recovered 3 bikes, 10 shopping carts, & about 900 lbs. of trash from along 22nd Street.
Photos Credit : khef films
Photos Credit : khef films
Over 1200+ lbs. of trash & 100 tires retrieved from this section of woods in Oxon Hill, MD. With the help of our volunteers, we successfully achieved our goal of a cleaner environment.
Photos taken by our park steward khef films.
Photos taken by our park steward khef films.
April 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Over 1200+ lbs. of trash & 100 tires retrieved from this section of woods in Oxon Hill, MD. With the help of our volunteers, we successfully achieved our goal of a cleaner environment.
Photos taken by our park steward khef films.
Photos taken by our park steward khef films.
The Senate event a few weeks ago was pretty sweet, and we won the Senate vote. Time to do it again.
April 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Senate event a few weeks ago was pretty sweet, and we won the Senate vote. Time to do it again.
Digging up English ivy at the Merrick Center Woods.
April 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Digging up English ivy at the Merrick Center Woods.
Ward 8 Woods is happy to partner with Potomac Conservancy in a pledge to collect 2 bags of trash in honor of Earth Month and the Potomac River. Please sign the pledge if you will be doing your part!
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April 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Ward 8 Woods is happy to partner with Potomac Conservancy in a pledge to collect 2 bags of trash in honor of Earth Month and the Potomac River. Please sign the pledge if you will be doing your part!
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