Month: February 2022

Wind Safety Advisory – 17-18 February

Level Walkers – the following safety advisory is provided by the park. Thanks, Steve

Dear Volunteers, 

There is currently a wind advisory from 10pm tonight through 10am tomorrow (February 18) for Washington D.C. and the following counties: Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Washington County. The forecast is calling for winds up to 50 mph. When the wind reaches 30 mph, volunteers are required to stand down. Therefore, volunteer operations for Friday, February 18 are suspended through at least 10am or until wind speeds (including gusts) fall below 30 mph. 

Please keep an eye on the weather forecast on Friday and plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact your park staff program coordinator. Thank you and stay safe!

Emily Durán Hewitt

February VIP Speaker Series Events

Hello Level Walkers,

The park has announced three more VIP Speaker Series events for February. Please see details below.

Thanks, Steve

To continue the 2022 VIP Speaker Series, join one of our Community Volunteer Ambassadors Ashley Baker for three informative presentations about the impact of animal transmitted illnesses and ways to keep yourself healthy while outdoors. 

Please see the schedule below for the date and time of each presentation. The meetings will be recorded and shared in case you are not able to make it. 

February 10th @ 12PM

PART 1: Healthy Parks = Healthy People: The NPS One Health Initiative

What is the One Health Initiative? Who am I and why am I passionate about it? Why is it important to NPS and the C&O Canal?

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February 17th @ 1PM

PART 2: Tick Borne Diseases: Nasty Little Bugs with a Big Impact

What are tick borne diseases? How do they spread? How are they treated and prevented?

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February 24th @ 2PM

PART 3: “When the Outside Bites: Rabies and Mosquito-Borne illnesses”  

A deep dive into the spread, treatment and prevention of Rabies and the West Nile Virus. Ashley will also discuss their impact on C&O Canal visitors and the wider community.

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