BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pwtsc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250521T141721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T214517Z UID:6917-1754830800-1754838000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - August 10\, 2025 - Broad Run Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us for the hike on the Broad Run Trail in Bristow VA on Sunday\, August 10\, 2025.  We will explore the trails between the trail head at Hunting Cove Place and Sudley Manor Drive\, following Broad Run for much of the way with scenic views of the stream. Please register here. \nThe hike will be about 2.5 miles on natural surface trails. The route includes a fair-weather crossing of the Rocky Branch stream\, with stepping stones. We will cross it twice (out and back). If the water level is too high to use the fair-weather crossing\, we will postpone the hike. Wear clothing to protect from insects (pants instead of shorts\, and shoes or boots). \nLocation:  Broad Run Trail in Bristow VA.  Meet at the trail head at the end of Hunting Cove Place\nParking is available at the trail head. \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-june-8-2025-broad-run-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0194.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250609T221344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T221658Z UID:6937-1752411600-1752418800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - July 13\, 2025 - Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on July 13 at the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve in Broad Run VA. Staff from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation will lead a hike to preview a new trail at the Preserve which is not yet open to the public.  Please register here \nLocation: Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve\nAddress: 17502 Beverley Mill Drive\, Broad Run\, VA 20137\nParking is available at the trail head. \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-july-13-2025-bull-run-mountains-natural-area-preserve/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250427T160734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T010016Z UID:6873-1746968400-1746975600@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - May 11\, 2025 - Leesylvania State Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on May 11\, 2025 at Leesylvania State Park. We will enter the park on the west side\, from Radcliffe Lane in the Port Potomac community (in Woodbridge VA). The hike will be about 3.4 miles on natural surface trails with some hills. We’ll visit the overlooks above Powell’s Creek and walk the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail route within the park.  Please register here \nMeet at the intersection of Radcliffe Lane and Panorama Drive\nParking is available on Radcliffe Lane \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-may-11-2025-leesylvania-state-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0104.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250410T130758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T113907Z UID:6857-1746262800-1746273600@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED - Trail Workday - Occoquan Greenway Trail - May 3\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all the volunteers who registered to assist with re-routing a section of natural surface trail along the Occoquan Reservoir in Lake Ridge.  We look forward to seeing you on the trail workday.  \nThe trail near Aviary Way is being re-routed uphill away from the private residence\, and away from rough eroded areas.  A new bridge has been constructed and we will make the trail connections to the new bridge.   The trail workday is Saturday\, May 3; time:  9:00 am to noon.  Tools will be provided.   \nThe trail work site is here\, in the open area behind the Brookmeade at Lake Ridge sub-division.   Volunteers should park on Hedges Run Drive and walk to the work site; there is very little open parking space available within Brookmeade.  Parking is also available at nearby Lake Ridge Elementary School. \nWhen you register\, we can let you know if the event is rescheduled due to bad weather\, and we have a better idea of how many people to expect. \nContact (email):  secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/trail-workday-occoquan-greenway-trail-may-3-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/segment-2-re-route-site.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250316T204437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210052Z UID:6808-1744549200-1744556400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday hike - April 13\, 2025 - Blooms Park in the City of Manassas Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on April 13\, 2025 at Blooms Park in the City of Manassas Park.  We will hike about 3 miles\, mostly on blacktop paths in wooded\, hilly terrain.  Blooms Park was a golf course; the walking paths are on the old golf cart paths\, but there are some steep climbs as they go up and down the hills.  Please register here\n \nBlooms Park is located at:  9701 Manassas Dr\, Manassas Park\, VA 20111\nMeet in the parking lot \n \nStart time is 1:00 pm \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-april-13-2025-blooms-park-in-the-city-of-manassas-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_0008.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20241218T140959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T220118Z UID:6579-1742634000-1742644800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED - Marumsco Creek / Veteran's Park Cleanup - March 22\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who have volunteered for spring cleanup of Marumsco Creek and wetland\, in Veteran’s Park.  We have now closed registration. \nThis cleanup will focus specifically on the stream corridor and wetland\, as shown on the map.  This is an undeveloped area of Veteran’s Park.  The trash in the wetland is carried in with storm water from the developed areas upstream.  Pictures are shown below. \nParking and check-in for the cleanup will be at the parking lot for the little league ball fields.  Volunteers will walk from there to the cleanup area.  Trash bags\, gloves and litter grabbers will be provided. \nThe PW Dept of Parks\, Recreation and Tourism will have staff on hand with utility vehicles to haul the collected trash back to a dumpster. \nLocation:  Veteran’s Park\, 14300 Veteran’s Drive\, Woodbridge VA\, 22191 \nTime:  9:00 am to noon \nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/marumsco-creek-veterans-park-cleanup-march-22-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250215T184042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T184042Z UID:6660-1741525200-1741532400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - March 9\, 2025 - Flat Branch / Ben Lomond Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on March 9\, 2025 at Ben Lomond Park & Flat Branch trail.   Please register here\nWe will hike about 3 miles total\, including the gravel service road between Ben Lomond Park and Lomond Drive.  We will also hike along the Flat Branch stream to the point where it meets Bull Run (on a natural surface trail).  This is an opportunity to see the service corridor that has great potential as a trail route; the service corridor was previously designated as the route of the Rt 28 bypass project.  \n \nBen Lomond Park is located at:  7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd\, Manassas\, VA 20109\nMeeting in the parking lot here\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-march-9-2025-flat-branch-ben-lomond-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2420.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20241218T140501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T015138Z UID:6576-1740819600-1740830400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED - Neabsco Creek and Boardwalk Cleanup - March 1\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The spring cleanup at the Boardwalk and along Neabsco Creek is scheduled for Saturday\, March 1\, 2025 – 9:00 am to noon. \nRegistration for the cleanup is now closed. Thanks to all who have volunteered. \nWe will be working from two locations:\n \n\n– Neabsco Regional Park\, 15125 Blackburn Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA 22191 (boardwalk area)\n– Neabsco Eagles Park\, 15801 Neabsco Rd\, Woodbridge VA\, 22191 (stream cleanup downstream from litter trap)\n \n\nSponsors of the cleanup are:\n– PWC Dept of Parks\, Recreation and Tourism\n– PW Trails & Streams Coalition\n– PW Soil & Water Conservation District\n– REI\n– Woodbridge-Potomac Communities Civic Association\n \nContact (email):  secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/neabsco-creek-and-boardwalk-cleanup-march-1-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Neabsco-area-Mar-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20250111T121612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T121849Z UID:6598-1739106000-1739113200@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday hike at Dove's Landing Park - February 9\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on February 9\, 2025 at Dove’s Landing Park.  We’ll will hike a loop of about 3.5 miles on natural surface trails winding through the woods of the Park and along the streams bordering it.  Please register here\n \nDove’s Landing Park is located at: 9305 Doves Ln\, Manassas\, VA 20112\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm\n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\n \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-at-doves-landing-park-february-9-2025/ LOCATION:Doves Landing Park\, 9305 Doves Lan\, Manassas\, VA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Doves-Landing-Jan-2025-hike-route.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20241231T153423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T124521Z UID:6582-1736686800-1736694000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED -- 2nd Sunday Hike - January 12\, 2025 - Dove's Landing Park DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Sunday hike on January 12\, 2025 at Dove’s Landing Park has been cancelled (the parking lot has not been open since the snowfall on Jan 5-6; the lot was not plowed / cleared).  Another hike at Dove’s Landing Park has been scheduled for Sunday\, February 9.  We’ll will hike a loop of about 3.5 miles on natural surface trails winding through the woods of the Park and along the streams bordering it.  Please register here\n \nDove’s Landing Park is located at: 9305 Doves Ln\, Manassas\, VA 20112\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm\n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\n \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-january-12-2025-doves-landing-park/ LOCATION:Doves Landing Park\, 9305 Doves Lan\, Manassas\, VA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Doves-Landing-Jan-2025-hike-route.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20241120T211807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T212321Z UID:6542-1733662800-1733670000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - December 8\, 2024 - Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge and Belmont Bay DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday hike on December 8\, 2024 which will start and end in the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge\, and will include a segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail on the waterfront in the Belmont Bay community.  Please register here \nWe will hike a loop of about 3.2 miles starting at the main parking area in the Refuge.    The hike is on gravel  trails within the Refuge and on blacktop path in Belmont Bay.  Pets are not allowed inside the Refuge. \nOccoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge is located at:  14050 Dawson Beach Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA 22191  \nStart time is 1:00 pm  \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-december-8-2024-occoquan-bay-wildlife-refuge-and-belmont-bay/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2239.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20241018T124005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T211100Z UID:6521-1731330000-1731339000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - Monday November 11\, 2024 - Prince William Forest Park DESCRIPTION:In November the hike will take place on MONDAY\, November 11\, 2024 at Prince William Forest Park.  November 11 is a free entrance day at the National Parks.   Please register here for the hike.\n \nWe will hike a four-mile loop starting at the Turkey Run Ridge Area  The hike is on natural surface trails\, with tree roots and rocks in the trail\, and hills.  About one-third of the hike will be on the South Valley Trail\, along the scenic South Fork Quantico Creek.  Park in the lot at the Turkey Run Ridge Area.\n \nPW Forest Park is located at:  \n18170 Park Entrance Road\nTriangle\, VA 22172\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n  \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-monday-november-11-2024-prince-william-forest-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SFQC_FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240912T134853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T203116Z UID:6446-1728824400-1728833400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - October 13\, 2024 - Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the hike on Sunday\, Oct 13\, 2024.  Click here to register.  We will hike about 3.5 miles on the trails at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in Nokesville\, VA.  The route is flat\, and mostly on natural surface trails – a combination of old gravel farm roads\, mowed grassy paths\, and a single track through the woods along Cedar Run (part of the Bluebell Trail).  There are some boardwalk sections on the Bluebell Trail.   Some vegetation has grown up or is encroaching on the single track along Cedar Run.  Dogs are not permitted in the Wildlife Management Area.\n \nMerrimac Farm WMA is located at 15020 Deepwood Lane\, Nokesville VA.  The parking area is at the end of Deepwood Lane\, at the location shown on the map below.\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-october-13-2024-merrimac-farm-wildlife-management-area/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2123.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240815T232922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T203752Z UID:6421-1726909200-1726920000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Upper Occoquan Cleanup - Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Come out and help with our annual trash cleanup on the Occoquan Reservoir and River\, on Saturday\, September 21 from 9:00 am to noon.  Bring your canoe\, kayak\, or jon boat and get out on the water to gather trash along the shoreline.  Several access points are available to volunteers.  \nPlease register here for the cleanup on water \nPlease register here for the cleanup on land \n \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/15th-annual-upper-occoquan-cleanup-saturday-september-21-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LR6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240825T165332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T165332Z UID:6441-1725800400-1725807600@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - September 8\, 2024 - Doves Landing Park DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the hike on Sunday\, Sep 8\, 2024.  We will hike a 3.5 mile loop at Doves Landing Park in mid-County\, which is bordered by streams on three sides.  The route is on natural surface trails\, mostly in the shade under the tree canopy.  There are some tree roots in the trail\, a few short steep spots\, and a few spots with vegetation growing to about ankle-high.  Please register here\n \nDoves Landing Park is located at 9305 Doves Lane\, Manassas.  Park and meet in the parking lot\, at the location shown on the map below.\n \nStart time is 1:00 pm \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\n\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n \n\n\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-september-8-2024-doves-landing-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2099.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240724T211122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T214325Z UID:6400-1723381200-1723388400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - August 11\, 2024 - Winter's Branch Trail in the City of Manassas DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the hike on Sunday\, Aug 11\, 2024 (register here ). We will hike the 2 mile Winter’s Branch Trail at Dean Park. The route is on a blacktop path\, which is mostly flat after a short descent from the park to the trail along the stream. After completing the Winter’s Branch Trail hike\, we have the options of hiking further on a side trail\, or walking up to visit the nearby Jennie Dean Memorial site. \nDean Park is located at 9501 Dean Park Lane in Manassas. Park and meet in the parking lot\, at the location shown on the map below. \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions? please contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  \n \n\n Dean-Park-Winters-Branch-Trail\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Image 1 of 4 URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-august-11-2024-winters-branch-trail-in-the-city-of-manassas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2042.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240622T212723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T214318Z UID:6374-1720962000-1720971000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday hike - July 14\, 2024 - Blooms Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for the hike on Sunday\, July 14\, 2024.  We will hike a scenic 3.5 mile route in Blooms Park\, a 270-acre park within the City of Manassas Park.  Blooms Park was formerly a golf course and is now a passive recreation area.   The route is mostly on blacktop paths\, formerly used by the golf carts.  It’s a wooded\, hilly area; there will be a number of hill climbs and descents on the route.    \nPlease register here \nBlooms Park is located at 9701 Manassas Drive in Manassas Park.  Park and meet in the parking lot. \nStart time is 1:00 pm  \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n\n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-july-14-2024-blooms-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240601T161254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T161254Z UID:6324-1717938000-1717947000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - June 9\, 2024 - Catharpin Creek Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us for the hike on Sunday\, June 9\, 2024.  We will hike the route between Silver Lake Park and Rt 15\, and a planned connection to James Long Park.   We’ll follow the existing Catharpin Creek Trail most of the way\, but will walk on a shared-use path along the street to bypass a wet and muddy trail section.  Total length of the hike is about 4 miles.  Please register here\n \nPark at the trail head in Silver Lake Park (15800 Silver Lake Rd\, Haymarket\, VA 20169).  Or park at Reagan Middle School if that is more convenient and meet the group at the trail head.\n \nDress to protect from insects; it’s an established trail but there are some sections with grass and other vegetation growing on the trail.  \n \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  please contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n\n \n\n\nStart time is 1:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-june-9-2024-catharpin-creek-trail/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240518T124701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T125230Z UID:6303-1717837200-1717848000@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:Trail Workday - Occoquan Greenway\, Hooes Run area - June 8\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to assist with improvements on the trail in Lake Ridge\, along the Hooes Run section of the reservoir.  (This is a trail that will become part of the Occoquan Greenway).    Please register here \nWe will replace a small wood footbridge with a larger bridge\, and reinforce the stream bank with stones to impede erosion at the site. \nThe trail workday is Saturday\, June 8.   Time:  9:00 am to noon.   \nVolunteers will meet on Colby Drive\, at the intersection of Colby Dr and Galley Ct.  Park on the street.  Cordless drills and circular saws would be useful if you have them. \nWhen you register\, we can let you know if the event is rescheduled due to bad weather\, and we have a better idea of how many people to expect. \nContact (email):  secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/trail-workday-occoquan-greenway-hooes-run-area-june-8-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1879_FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240502T194925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T194925Z UID:6298-1715518800-1715527800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday hike - Occoquan Greenway Trail - May 12\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a hike on the Occoquan Greenway Trail in Lake Ridge.  Please register here.  Registration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nThis hike is on a section of the planned Occoquan Greenway Trail with scenic views of Hooes Run and the Occoquan Reservoir. We’ll see the site of the planned Hooes Run crossing\, where a 130-ft iron truss bridge will be constructed. The hike will start and end at the LRPRA office parking lot\, at 12350 Oakwood Dr\, Lake Ridge\, VA 22192 \nThe hike is approximately 4 miles\, following the route shown on the map below.   \nQuestions? contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-occoquan-greenway-trail-may-12-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hooes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240327T174118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174118Z UID:6252-1713099600-1713106800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - April 14\, 2024 - Powell's Creek Trail (north side of Powell's Creek) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday Hike on the north side of Powell’s Creek in the Port Potomac community of Woodbridge.  This is a segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail\, and we’ll see potential sites for the planned Powell’s Creek crossing.   Please register here\n \nThis hike is on a natural surface trail with some sections of boardwalk.  There may be some wet areas.\nWe’ll divide the hike into two segments:\n1.  from the powerlines\, head east towards Leesylvania Park and return; about two miles. \n2.  for those who want to continue\, we’ll head west from the powerlines toward Rt 1 and return; about two miles. \n \n\nMeet at the trail head on Scuppers Lane\, under the powerlines\, in the Port Potomac community.  On-street parking is available along Scuppers Lane.\n \n\n\nStart time is 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-april-14-2024-powells-creek-trail-north-side-of-powells-creek/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240321T110709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T175245Z UID:6165-1712394000-1712404800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:Trash cleanup at Veteran's Park & Marumsco Creek - Saturday\, April 6\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the spring cleanup of Marumsco Creek and wetland\, in Veteran’s Park.  (This cleanup was originally scheduled for March 23 but was postponed to April 6 due to rain).   \nPlease register here.  This cleanup will focus specifically on the stream corridor and wetland\, as shown on the map.  This is an undeveloped area of Veteran’s Park.  The trash in the wetland is carried in with storm water from the developed areas upstream.  Pictures are shown below. \nParking and check-in for the cleanup will be at the main parking lot in front of the community center (see map below).  Volunteers will walk from there to the cleanup area.  Trash bags\, gloves and litter grabbers will be provided. \nThe PW Dept of Parks\, Recreation and Tourism will have staff on hand with utility vehicles to haul the collected trash back to a dumpster. \nLocation:  Veteran’s Park\, 14300 Veteran’s Drive\, Woodbridge VA\, 22191 \nTime:  9:00 am to noon \nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/trash-cleanup-at-veterans-park-marumsco-creek-saturday-april-6-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/volunteers-Marumsco-March-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240205T164132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T133818Z UID:6057-1711184400-1711195200@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Trash cleanup at Veteran's Park & Marumsco Creek - Saturday\, March 23\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:The cleanup has been postponed due to the forecast calling for rain on March 23.  It is rescheduled for Saturday April 6\, 2024.  \nJoin us for the spring cleanup of Marumsco Creek and wetland\, in Veteran’s Park.  Please register here.  This cleanup will focus specifically on the stream corridor and wetland\, as shown on the map.  This is an undeveloped area of Veteran’s Park.  The trash in the wetland is carried in with storm water from the developed areas upstream.  Pictures are shown below. \nParking and check-in for the cleanup will be at the parking lot for the Little League ball fields.  Volunteers will walk from there to the cleanup area.  Trash bags\, gloves and litter grabbers will be provided. \nThe PW Dept of Parks\, Recreation and Tourism will have staff on hand with utility vehicles to haul the collected trash back to a dumpster. \nLocation:  Veteran’s Park\, 14300 Veteran’s Drive\, Woodbridge VA\, 22191 \nTime:  9:00 am to noon \nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/trash-cleanup-at-veterans-park-marumsco-creek-saturday-march-23-2024/ LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, 14300 Veterans Drive\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22191\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_1645_FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240117T204409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T124033Z UID:6004-1710579600-1710590400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:Neabsco Boardwalk & Creek cleanup - Saturday March 16\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:The cleanup is now scheduled for Saturday March 16.  (It was postponed from March 2 due to rain). \n\nWe will be working from two locations: \n– Neabsco Regional Park\, 15125 Blackburn Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA 22191 (boardwalk area)\n– Neabsco Eagles Park\, 15801 Neabsco Rd\, Woodbridge VA\, 22191 (stream cleanup downstream from litter trap) \n\nVolunteers are needed for the cleanup at the Neabsco Eagles Park site.  Please register here. \n(Thank you to the many volunteers who have registered already for the Neabsco Regional Park site!) \nPlease remember to complete the Parks Dept waiver form\, and send it by email to JLaFleur@pwcgov.org or bring the completed form to the cleanup and turn it in at the registration table. \nOn Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 (9:00 am – noon) we will be conducting a trash cleanup on Neabsco Creek and at the Neabsco Boardwalk in Woodbridge. \nTrash bags\, litter grabbers and gloves will be provided.  Storm water surges in the stream leave trash in flood plain areas\, which can be wet and muddy.  Wear boots or shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. \nSponsors of the cleanup are:\n– PWC Dept of Parks\, Recreation and Tourism\n– PW Trails & Streams Coalition\n– PW Soil & Water Conservation District \nContact (email):  secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/neabsco-boardwalk-cleanup-saturday-march-2-2024/ LOCATION:Neabsco Regional Park\, 15125 Blackburn Rd\, Woodbridge\, 22191\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1614fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240222T134628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T134628Z UID:6118-1710075600-1710082800@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - March 10\, 2024 - Powell's Creek in Potomac Shores DESCRIPTION:Please register here for the 2nd Sunday Hike on the south side of Powell’s Creek in the Potomac Shores community. With the leaves off the trees we will get great views of the Creek and a look at possible crossing locations for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. \nMost of the hike will be on a natural surface\, established and maintained trail; the last section of the loop as we return to the start point will on on sidewalk. \nMeet at the trail head on Potomac River Blvd\, near the intersection with Potomac Shores Parkway. The nearest street address is 2150 Potomac River Blvd\, Dumfries VA 22026 \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions? contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-march-10-2024-powells-creek-in-potomac-shores/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/trailhead-North-Pond-Tr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20240126T141519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T142049Z UID:6042-1707656400-1707663600@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - Feb 11\, 2024 - Discovery Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday Hike on the Discovery Trail which is part of the Eco-Park at the PWC landfill.  The trail head is at the Independent Hill ball fields & soccer fields\, and the trail connects to Colgan High School\, Benton Middle School\, and Coles Elementary School.  New kiosks with trail maps and information about the landfill and Eco-Park were recently installed.  The outdoor classrooms along the trail have been renovated since our last hike on this trail.   Please register here \nThis is a natural surface\, established trail.  Hiking distance (out and back) is about 3 miles. \nPark in the parking lot for the ball fields\, and meet at the trail head.  The landfill address is 14811 Dumfries Rd\, Manassas\, VA 20112 \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-feb-11-2024-discovery-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SR_1FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20231125T211809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T211357Z UID:5948-1705237200-1705244400@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - January 14\, 2024 - Preserve at Long Branch DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday Hike on the new trail at the Preserve at Long Branch development. The trail is on land that will become a public park in the future when the proffered land transfers to Prince William County. The trail\, trailhead\, and parking lot have been completed. The developer has given permission to conduct a hike\, but asks that each participant complete and sign the waiver form (send the completed form to secretary@pwtsc.org\, or bring the printed form to the hike). \nPlease register here \nThe first segment of the hike will be about 2.5 miles. The second segment will be about 1.0 mile. This is a natural surface established trail with wooden bridges across stream channels. \nMeet at the trailhead. The nearest established address is 12775 Classic Springs Dr\, Nokesville\, VA 20181\nCarpooling is encouraged due to limited space at the trailhead parking lot. \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions.\nQuestions? contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-december-10-2023-preserve-at-long-branch/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pwtsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Preserve-at-Long-Branch-trail-work-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20231202T145051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T133739Z UID:5966-1704110400-1704117600@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:1st Day Hike - Catharpin Creek Greenway - January 1\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the First Day Hike to explore Catharpin Creek Greenway\, from Silver Lake Park to Route 15.  Hike is 2 miles in each direction\, 4 miles total\, on a natural surface trail.    Please register here \nPark and meet at the trailhead here \nStart time is 12:00 pm (noon) URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/1st-day-hike-catharpin-creek-greenway-january-1-2024/ LOCATION:Silver Lake Park\, 15800 Silver Lake Rd\, Haymarket\, VA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20231026T132609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T132609Z UID:5908-1699794000-1699801200@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Hike - November 12\, 2023 - Broad Run trail corridor\, Manassas DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Sunday Hike on the Broad Run trail corridor\, starting at the trailhead behind the Target shopping center on Rt. 28.  We’ll follow the trail upstream along Broad Run\, and onto the planned trail route on the hilltop above Broad Run.  Total distance will be about 2 miles.  The hike route includes a natural surface established trail\, and a segment in an open wooded area. \nPlease register here \nMeet at the trailhead behind the Target shopping center \nStart time is 1:00 pm \nRegistration will allow us to track the number of participants\, and notify you if the hike is postponed or cancelled because of weather conditions. \nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/2nd-sunday-hike-november-12-2023-broad-run-trail-corridor-manassas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T181458 CREATED:20231012T132907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T132907Z UID:5893-1699606800-1699621200@www.pwtsc.org SUMMARY:Volunteers needed - Powell's Creek trail work - weekend of Nov 10-12\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help with building a section of boardwalk on the Powell’s Creek trail\, in Woodbridge on the weekend of Nov 10-12. \nWe’ll build a boardwalk over a wet area where the trail exits the woods at the powerline corridor (location marked on map).  Work will start on the morning of Friday (Nov 10) and continue on Saturday (Nov 11).  (and continue on Sunday if needed).  Please register here if you can help with this project.  Park on Scuppers Lane at the powerline corridor. \nThe Powell’s Creek trail is along the creek\, between Leesylvania State Park and Rt 1\, in the Port Potomac and Powell’s Landing communities of Woodbridge\, VA. \nQuestions?  contact secretary@pwtsc.org \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pwtsc.org/event/volunteers-needed-powells-creek-trail-work-weekend-of-nov-10-12-2023/ LOCATION:Powells Landing (Scuppers Lane workday meeting location)\, Scuppers Lane & Transom Place\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22191\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR