Bay Invaders is an award-winning program that supports Anne Arundel County 9th grade students in learning about and actively removing invasive plant species from our community and regional parks. Created in 2017, the program has engaged 2500 students who have removed over 4,000lbs of invasive plants creating a strong and more resilient local, native ecosystem.

Become a Volunteer for the 2025 Bay Invaders Project Season

Our Bay Invaders volunteers are the key to making this project a success year after year.  Beyond assisting with the program, our volunteers have provided meaningful and constructive feedback and suggestions for continuously improving the program. Bay Invaders volunteers commit to providing up to 15 hours to the project between March and April. Volunteer duties can include: 

• classroom presentations;

• reviewing student-created invasive species management plan, and;

• guiding student removal efforts in the field.

Questions?

Contact Anne Arundel County Naturalist Liana Vitali at rpvita23@aacounty for more information.