Old Stone Bridge at Tregaron Conservancy

Tregaron Conservancy is working to restore the historic Tregaron Estate.

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The Tregaron Conservancy and Friends of Rock Creek's Environment urge you to participate in the

21st Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: Meet at 9 a.m. at 3100 Macomb Street (Entrance to Washington International School).

Description: The site is on the Tregaron Conservancy’s land, along the stream behind Macomb Street. This stream flows into Klingle Valley and Rock Creek. The Conservancy has been working hard, getting the large logs and trees out of the stream, but there is still work to be done in cleaning up the area.

The event is co-sponsored by the Tregaron Conservancy and F.O.R.C.E. We really need your help! Please wear rubber boots or sneakers that can get wet. Bring shovels, trowels, pruners or clippers, if possible. RSVP to info@tregaronconservancy.org. There are many different tasks (some wet, some dry). Volunteers of any age welcome! We’ll have equipment, delicious snacks, beverages and fun for all.

For more information about the Potomac Watershed event and the Extreme Stream Cleanup, held across the area, go to: www.potomaccleanup.org or www.friendsofrockcreek.org.

Welcome to Tregaron

The mission of the Tregaron Conservancy is to preserve, rehabilitate and maintain historic Tregaron Estate built in 1912. With thirteen acres of land in Washington, DC, being placed into a conservancy as open green space never to be developed, the Tregaron Conservancy is now cleaning up and stabilizing the deteriorated landscape. The Conservancy is restoring this famous property, following the original maps and plans of Tregaron Estate’s renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. With the help of the community and generous supporters, we have rehabilitated the extensive bridle paths and pedestrian trials. We have planted over 50 new trees and 2000 daffodils -- which are blooming now! With miles of paths throughout the woodlands, lily ponds, gardens, meadows and along the streams, Tregaron Estate is open to visitors for their use and enjoyment. In the future, the Tregaron Conservancy will host lectures, guided walks, and cultural events – welcome to the public and at no charge.

After more than 25 years of legal battles – and with the Historic Preservation Review Board giving concept approval to a few houses on the edges of the site – neighborhood organizations realized a global resolution was needed. As a result, we negotiated a landmark deal and “won” the land through a legal agreement that provides a detailed and extremely protective settlement for Tregaron Estate’s beautiful landscape. Now, the Tregaron Conservancy continues its ambitious challenge of restoring an overgrown and forgotten site. Come visit Tregaron Estate—a magical place.