Welcome to the Friends of Little Hunting Creek Blog
We publish articles every month about different topics concerning Little Hunting Creek and the broader ecosystem.
May 19 annual meeting. Bench dedication. Cake and pizza.
WHEN: Bench dedication at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday May 19. Annual meeting starts about 6 p.m. WHERE: On the beautiful shore of the Little Hunting Creek Preserve-South (8726 Stockton Parkway) Join us for a dedication of a memorial bench for Friends of Little Hunting...
2026 Cleanup Results
The trash in Little Hunting Creek this year was worse than it’s been in recent years. On April 11, volunteers worked at eight cleanup sites extending from the channelized portion of the creek behind Mount Vernon Plaza downstream to the Potomac River shoreline....
Still a shopping cart graveyard
Shopping carts found under Janna Lee Avenue bridge on 6 March 2026. There they were--18 shopping carts from COSTCO, Walmart, and Home Depot, in the creek and on its banks at Janna Lee Avenue bridge. It brought back bad memories. It's been over a decade since we found...
Only YOU can save our trees
Are you ready to join the community-wide effort to save our trees from the invasive plants that are threatening them? All are invited to participate in a “Spring Tree Rescue Extravaganza, March 21 - April 12, organized by the Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership...
FREE TREES!
Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations ~Application deadline is April 10, 2026~ Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and...
Only YOU can save our trees!
Want to spend a couple of fun hours in the fresh air, in the company of others helping to save Fairfax County's trees? All are invited to participate in a “Week of Action”, November 8-16, when people across the county will come together to rescue trees...
Climate Change and its Impact on Little Hunting Creek
Sea level rise projected for Little Hunting Creek for 2040, Intermediate High scenario. Coastal ecosystems are threatened by rapidly warming temperatures and sea level rise. Little Hunting Creek has faced environmental challenges due to high residential, commercial...
Plastics
The Friends have long hated the plastics that litter Little Hunting Creek. Over the years, we have picked up thousands of bags of plastic bottles at sites such as the Janna Lee Avenue bridge, shown above in 2012. But the harms of plastic may be worse than we knew. A...
Biodiversity or mosquito fogging: You can’t have both
Asian tiger mosquito (Photo by Judy Gallagher) Ah, the mosquito. It plagues our summers and can ruin our outdoor fun. Is anyone a fan? If so, consider the Asian tiger mosquito, which has no regard for personal space or time. If you happen to have it in your yard, it...
June 14: Annual meeting and potluck
Come to our annual meeting and potluck, and learn about wetland plants found on Little Hunting Creek WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday June 14th WHERE: On the beautiful shore of the Little Hunting Creek Preserve-South (8726 Stockton Parkway) TO BRING: Binoculars if you have...
What We’re Working On
Here are some of our ongoing initiatives for improving Little Hunting Creek. Click a photo to learn more about what we are doing and how you can help!
