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Grasses For The Masses

This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.

When

Feb. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Volunteers in the program grow wild celery, an important underwater grass, in their homes and then plant their grasses at the park to help bolster underwater grass populations.

Combined with efforts to reduce pollution in the Bay, the grasses restoration program helps to improve the Bay’s filtering system and overall health.

To participate in the program all you need to do is to attend an orientation at the park and pick up your supplies. There is a $25 cost for the Grasses Kit, which can be paid in cash on the orientation day. All supplies must be returned to the park on Planting Day.

There is a maximum of 10 people per orientation. Registration is required. Please call the Visitor center to register, or email Ranger Meg meg.doppee@dcr.virginia.gov

Please call the Visitor Center at 703-339-2385 or email MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov if you have any questions or would like to participate but cannot make an orientation time.

Grasses enclosure at sunset

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $25 cash only.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov