Volunteer with the Jones Falls Watershed Association!

Visit our calendar to see upcoming restoration projects!

The Jones Falls Watershed Association gets the job done with the help of volunteers. In 2008, over 1,793 volunteers removed 30,149 pounds of trash and 11,000 pounds of invasive species from the watershed! If you would like to get involved, we have a number of opportunities to suit your needs. 

For information about an upcoming project please contact us at (410) 366-3036 or email us.

To propose a volunteer restoration project please fill out our project prosposal survey, and JFWA staff will contact you as soon as possible. Click here to propose a project for 2009!

Second Saturdays:

The JFWA Second Saturday of the month projects range from tree plantings to streamwatch activities. They run 9am-12pm the second Saturday of the month at locations throughout the watershed. Location is announced the week before the event, so please email or call 410-366-3036 to register.

These projects are open to the public, all ages are welcome, no experience is necessary and tools and gloves are provided! 

Stream Watch

Do you have a favorite place along a Jones Falls creek or stream? Consider adopting a section of stream with your family or friends. Learn more here!

Student Groups

Students - do you need community service hours to fulfill graduation requirements? Teachers - do you need a project to fulfill grant obligations or just want to get your kids outside? The JFWA will work with you to set up a meaningful and age-appropriate service learning project to fit your needs. Click here! 

Corporate Groups

Let the JFWA arrange an exciting and significant project for your group. Past corporate events have included tree plantings, invasive plant removals, and trash clean-ups.  Email us for more information.

Photographers and Writers 

We are always in need of photographers and writers at our restoration projects or special events, or submit photos or make a written contribution for use in our newsletters and website. Call for more information.

Outreach

Represent the JFWA at community events or distribute JFWA newsletters and flyers to libraries, community centers, or other gathering places. Call for more information.