in the NW Branch stream valley.
- posted May 14
Saving the pedestrian bridge--because log crossings are not for everyone.
- posted May 3
Anne Ambler continues her report on the work on the bank and stream remediation made necessary by Superstorm Sandy.
- updated May 2
Neighbors of the Northwest Branch honored Earth Day with a weekend of stream cleanups, April 20-21.
- posted Apr 27
Our team of sleuths set out Mar. 23 to find answers.
- posted Apr 2
Just what was NNWB up to last year? Check it out.
- posted Mar 28
James Graham testifies before the County Council on two pending bills.
- posted Jan 22
Daniel Schultz has taken photos showing the flooding in NW Branch in late October 2012
- posted Jan 1
Ed Murtagh has a new blog on Wheaton Patch
- posted Nov 15
Three sightings of bald eagles along the Inter-County Connector have been reported in the past 3 weeks.
- posted Nov 15
Nearly 70 volunteers removed heavy junk and about 80 bags of trash from the waters, banks, and floodplain of the Northwest Branch at 5 sites. Check them out and resolve to be a part of the action this spring!
- posted Nov 3
This storm had a mighty effect on the Northwest Branch. See photos of the effect. If you have pictures of other parts of the Northwest Branch after the storm you would like posted, please send them to our webmaster with captions.
- posted Oct 31
They skitter, they fly, they're handsome and ugly, shy and bold, and they wear their skeletons on the outside.
- posted July 16
Did you know NNWB has a team documenting amphibians and reptiles for this baseline atlas? Check what they've found so far, and click our new turtle button often for updates!
- posted July 10
Neighbor Kim Knox organized a walk along the NW Branch to celebrate Rachel Carson's birthday on May 27.
- posted May 29
On this beautiful April day, 62 volunteers filled 105 bags with trash from in and around our Northwest Branch. Check the pictures for some unusual finds! Thanks to all who contributed a morning to improving the park experience for us all.
- posted April 28
Jennifer Chambers, the project coordinator, documents the building of this trail that links the Northwest Branch and Sligo Creek.
- posted April 24
The NNWB Annual Membership Meeting was held on Dec. 6, 2011, with Board election and honor awards to Clair Garman, Larry Hush, Kathleen Michels, and Kit Gage. View the 2012 Board of Directors. Next time, that list could include you!
- posted February 28
The leader of the team that created the Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail linking Sligo Creek and Northwest Branch Parks is honored.
- posted February 18
A big "thank-you" to our three enthusiastic, energetic teams! Check them out!
- posted October 30





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7:30-9:15pm
Wheaton Regional Library

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Northwest Branch Recreational Park Master Plan framework

NW Branch Recreational Park Master Plan: description for Planning Board

Northwest Branch Watershed Study
by Maryland DEP

Rachel Carson Greenway Trail Corridor Plan

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Aquatic Gardens

Out of Range Data at NW Branch USGS Site