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.

Reflections on 20 Years of Cleanups

Reflections on 20 Years of Cleanups

On April 15, 2023, volunteers working from land and water at 10 sites along Little Hunting Creek picked up 144 bags of trash and recyclables, seven tires, seven shopping carts, and plenty of bulk trash.  Colonel John Byers Park Fort Hunt Elementary School Thanks...

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Oak Mortality

Oak Mortality

Recently, there has been much concern about oak mortality in Fairfax County. There is no specific pest or pathogen that is attacking and killing healthy oaks in Virginia, but rather a combination of environmental and biological factors that weaken oaks and eventually...

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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!

Join Us!

Friends of Little Hunting Creek is a grassroots, volunteer-led organization that began as a group of genuinely concerned neighbors living near the creek. We need your help to protect this beautiful place – join us today!

Our vision is a beautiful, healthy creek that supports wildlife living in it and along its shores, and provides recreation and respite to humans that live nearby. We envision a shared sense of community responsibility for the health of the Little Hunting Creek watershed and appreciation for its beauty.

Photo: ©Philip Bogdan