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River Center Events

2011 Schedule: River Center at Lock 8 

Most of our events are located at the River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John, Maryland, 20818. Click here for personalized directions. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free; no registration necessary.  

Canal Stewards at the River Center at Lock 8 and Locks 12-14
Sunday, February 5, 10 am-12 pm
AND Sunday, March 4, 10 am-12 pm
Help the Conservancy clean up and beautify the land and water surrounding Lock 8, along miles 8 and 9 of the C&O Canal towpath, and the areas around Locks 12-14. This monthly cleanup day is open to all ages, and is part of the Canal Stewards program, engaging volunteers in a long-term relationship in which they become the caretakers of a designated site within the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Cleanup activities include picking up trash, pruning vegetation along trails, and repairing the towpath and trails. Wear clothes that can get dirty --- we’ll provide all the necessary tools and equipment.

Canal Stewards at Fletcher’s Cove 
4940 Canal Road, Washington, D.C
 Sunday, February 26, 10 am-12 pm
AND Sunday, March 18, 10 am-12 pm
Help the Conservancy clean up and beautify the land and water at Fletcher’s Cove in the C&O Canal National Historical Park. This monthly cleanup day is open to all ages, and is part of the Canal Stewards program, engaging volunteers in a long-term relationship in which they become the caretakers of a designated site within the park. Cleanup activities include picking up trash, pruning vegetation along trails, and repairing the towpath and trails. Wear clothes that can get dirty---- we’ll provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Please meet in the lower parking lot.

 For questions regarding the River Center at Lock 8 and/or events, please contact Anne Sundermann, Senior Director of Communications and Outreach at sundermann@potomac.org or call 301.608.1188, x208.