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Engaging our youth
in community-based
environmental stewardship
Engaging our youth
in community-based
environmental stewardship
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 nearly 4000 students who have removed over 7,000lbs of invasive plants creating a strong and more resilient local, native ecosystem.
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 nearly 4000 students who have removed over 7,000lbs of invasive plants creating a strong and more resilient local, native ecosystem.
Become a Volunteer for the 2026 Bay Invaders Project Season
Become a Volunteer for the 2026 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 visiting the classroom to meet the students and give a short presentation on invasive plant ID and/or joining the students in the field to guide their invasive plant removal efforts.
Project Partners
Questions?
Contact Anne Arundel County Naturalist Liana Vitali at rpvita23@aacounty for more information.
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