Silver Spring, MD 20914

Neighbors of Northwest Branch

Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch

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We are neighbors committed to protecting, promoting, and restoring the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River.


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The sun ultimately shone on our april 13 cleanups. Thanks to everyone for a terrific job!

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Your participation and generous contributions will enable us to improve the health of the Northwest Branch. 

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Upcoming Events

Montgomery County GreenFest

Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Brookside Gardens

1800 Glenallan Ave., Silver Spring

Live musicians, drummers and dancers, kids tree climbing, vendors and exhibitors, electric vehicle and car show, food trucks, more!  NNWB will have a table.  Come visit us!

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May stream cleanup

Saturday, May 4, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Northwest Branch Cleanup under the ICC

Meet at the north end of the NWB Trail, on Alderton Rd., off of Bonifant Rd.

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Spring stream monitoring

Sunday,  April 7, 1:30 p.m.

Usual site a bit downstream of the Old Randolph Rd. bridge.

Access is from the NWB Trail from Kemp Mill Rd.

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Signs of spring! Frogs calling.

 Spring is coming to the Northwest Branch Park. Video taken in the  evening does not show the Wood frogs, but you can hear them!   And on 3/15/19, a solid showing of wood frogs: 3 egg  masses. Sounds like there will be more tomorrow.  This is in a yard pond near the  confluence of Bel Pre Creek and the NW Branch. 

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Video

In just 7 minutes 4 seconds, here's the Northwest Branch and what we do.  Check it out.  Then join us.  The more people are engaged, the more we all can accomplish!  Special thanks to John Sullivan for creating this video! 

Fun in the Outdoors

Rachel Carson

Hike along the Northwest Branch where Rachel Carson once gained inspiration.

Clean Up

Bring friends and help remove litter that gushing storm water and thoughtless residents have left along and in our Northwest Branch. 

Stream Monitoring

Observe as the water quality team gathers macro-invertebrates four times a year to gauge the health of the Branch, a chilly job in the winter!