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




Events
Sat, May 20, 1-3pm
Discover the Rachel Carson Trail with Conservation Montgomery and Neighbors of the Northwest Branch. Meet at Broad Acres Elementary School, 710 Beacon Road, Silver Spring.

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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

USGS Water Quality Monitoring Stations:

NW Branch

NE Branch

Aquatic Gardens

Out of Range Data at NW Branch USGS Site