In 2011, volunteers contributed almost 24,000 hours improving natural conditions and enhancing the visitor experience in Rock Creek Park. Year in, year out, volunteers assist in virtually every aspect of park operations: they maintain park trails, remove invasive and exotic plant species, care for horses, interpret the park's history, nature, and night sky, build community gardens, and conduct creek sweeps, among other things.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities within Rock Creek Park, visit www.volunteer.gov/gov . Under "keywords," type in "Rock Creek Park."

You may also Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information.

On a case by case basis, groups are allowed the opportunity to volunteer in Rock Creek Park. Group projects typically involve creek sweeps or nonnative plant removal. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information. You may also contact the Rock Creek Conservancy.