Join the tree rescue extravaganza

Volunteers are hoping to rescue as many trees as possible during the Spring Tree Rescue Extravaganza March 21-April 12.

Community members are invited to join the effort, which is hosted by Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management).

Enjoy a spring day outdoors and get some fresh air while protecting native trees from being strangled by invasive vines.

More than 40 tree-rescuing and habitat restoration events are scheduled across Fairfax County and surrounding areas, including these activities in the Annandale/Mason District area:

• March 21 – Broyhill Crest Park, 7130 Murray Lane, Annandale, 1-3 p.m. Register here.

• March 26 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• March 22 – Annandale Community Park, 4030 Hummer Road, Annandale, 1-3 p.m. Meet at the tennis courts. Register here.

• March 24 – Webinar, 7-8 p.m. Learn how to identify invasive species and learn best practices for removal and long-term management to reduce the impacts of invasives. Register here.

• March 26 – Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 1-4 p.m. Meet at the far end of the parking lot. Register here.

• March 26 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• March 28 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• April 2 – Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 1-4 p.m. Meet at the far end of the parking lot. Co-hosted by the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance. Register here.

• April 2 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• April 4 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• April 9 – Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 1-4 p.m. Meet at the far end of the parking lot. Co-hosted by the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance. Register here.

• April 9 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

• April 11 – Lake Barcroft, Beach 5, 6311 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, 9-11 a.m. Street parking. Register here.

• April 11 – Klub Kudzu, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the marina. Register here.

Volunteers should wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against thorns, sturdy shoes, gloves, and a hat. Bring water.

If you have them, bring clippers, loppers, or small saws. If you don’t, most event leaders will have some extra tools you can borrow.