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Special Event

Event

Vines and Weeds

Fort Washington Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Volunteer Event

Description

The fort needs your help. 

The park will be removing weeds from the brickwork of the fort.  Meet up is in the historic fort.  We have gloves, limited hand tools, such as lobbers and clippers.  We will be removing the vegetation in the demi-bastions and along the stairs.

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Tall brick wall of the southwest demi-bastion with vines growing up to the top.
Steps down into the southwest demi-bastion with weeds growing between the step and sides
Tall brick wall of the southwest demi-bastion with vines growing up to the top.
Southwest demibastion with vines and trees growing up the wall
NPS Photo
Steps down into the southwest demi-bastion with weeds growing between the step and sides
Steps to the casemates of the southwest demi-bastion with grassing and weeds.
NPS Photo