Every spring Holmes Run Valley Citizens Association (HRVCA) partners with Friends of Holmes Run and the Fairfax County Parks Authority to pick up the litter that has accumulated over the winter along the section of Holmes Run that flows thru our community – roughly from Annandale Road south to Sleepy Hollow Road. Friends of Holmes Run coordinates the event for the full length of Holmes Run, and FCPA picks up the litter collected by the various teams that FHR has organized.

This year the HRVCA team’s clean up begins at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 13, at the entrance to the stream valley adjacent to the intersection of Rose Lane and Slade Run Drive. Children are welcome and some people bring their dogs. Wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves. HRVCA will provide hot dogs, chips, and drinks afterwards to celebrate our accomplishment. Typically, the event concludes by noon or 12:30. Come and go any time.

Please come meet your neighbors and enjoy some fellowship and fresh air while enhancing the quality of our stream valley.