Friends of Accotink Creek Membership

How it works and what it's for

How do I become a member of Friends of Accotink Creek?

You fill out a membership form and make a pledge, either financial or to attend a work event. The easiest way is on-line at MembershipForm.htm. Or get a paper form at any Friends event. We ask for basic contact information, your interests and if you can pledge $15 for individuals, $20 for a family (Students and those who come to a work event are free).

Once you are in the system, there are no annual renewals. Each year we may ask you for a contribution, but that is up to you.

What if I am on your list but never filled out a form?

We have a few names on our list of people who have not filled in a form. Eventually we want everyone to do so but we don't want to turn away willing workers. If you are getting our emails but have not officially signed up, please do! We will send reminders from time to time.

What do I get from joining?

  1. You get our Friends of Accotink Creek News Items electronically with events and vital news about the watershed and what Friends are doing to restore it, the instant the event is posted on our web-based calendar.

  2. We will put you in touch with the Accotink Steward in your section of the Creek. These volunteers are bringing neighbors together to work, learn and have fun.

  3. You will have the chance to attend our regular program meetings or watershed outings where local experts on birds, bugs, land planning, even local history share their expertise with us. For example, see the Neighborhood Ecological Stewardship Training (NEST) Program coordinated by Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.  Partners include: Fairfax County Park Authority, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, City of Fairfax, Clean Fairfax Council, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners Programs, National Wildlife Federation, Friends of Little Rocky Run, Earth Sangha, Audubon at Home in Northern Virginia (sponsored by The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia), Audubon Naturalist Society, George Mason University's Hemlock Overlook Center for Outdoor Education, and Adventure Links.

  4. You will benefit as we educate the public and elected officials about what citizens really care about and what effective steps cam be taken to protect and restore this treasure we are so lucky to have in our backyards..

What does Friends of Accotink Creek get from my membership?

  1. We get correct contact information so we can keep you in the know.

  2. We learn your interests to connect you with those who want to work on the same issues.

  3. We get your money: Our budget is small but we still have expenses. Items for cleanups, refreshments for meetings and work events, water monitoring equipment, postage, our website. These all cost money. We also need to show the agencies and foundations we want to work with that we can raise funds.

  4. But the heart of our work is the time that Friends put into restoring the Creek. It may be a lot or a little - you might come out once a year for our Spring cleanup day, or get involved on an active committees. We have jobs of every size and description and we invite you to join in. Because the invasive vines don't come down by themselves. The litter can't be bribed into the bag. It is our hands that get the job done.

So.. If a healthy watershed you seek - Join us and be a Friend of Accotink Creek!

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