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Resident group says Chesapeake Bay Trust grant will fund native‑planting design and initial work at 5701 Landover Road
Summary
Diane Beadle, president and cofounder of the Community Native Planting Project, told the council the group and Anacostia Watershed Society received a Chesapeake Bay Trust community‑greening grant of $49,767 to fund community design meetings and initial planting/contract work at 5701 Landover Road; volunteers have contributed at least 89 people and more than 500 hours so far.
Diane Beadle, president and cofounder of the Community Native Planting Project, updated the Cheverly Town Council on a volunteer‑led restoration at 5701 Landover Road and said the project has secured a Chesapeake Bay Trust community‑greening grant for $49,767.
Beadle said Community Native Planting Project (CMPP) is partnering with the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) and landscape designer Matthew Reese to run a community‑led design process, fund some planting and pay for contracted work such as grading. “We received $49,767 if you want to be exact,” she said, and described the grant as covering design engagement and some implementation while leaving room to seek other funding for additional features.
Beadle told the council CMPP has led 18 volunteer work sessions at the site, recorded at least 89 volunteers and estimated volunteers have contributed over 500 hours to on‑site work and roughly 150 hours on grant writing and planning. She thanked town public‑works staff, Pepco (which removed invasive trees under power lines) and the town for hauling debris after volunteer sessions.
Beadle outlined next steps: partner meetings, a community design meeting targeted for mid‑ to late‑September, and ongoing outreach (fliers to immediate neighbors, a Google input form and a site sign with contact information). She said AWS will be the grantee on the Chesapeake Bay Trust award and CMPP will be a subgrantee. Beadle asked council members to refer residents to the project’s sign‑up form and to expect follow‑up coordination with partners.
The presentation drew no formal council action; council members expressed appreciation for the volunteer effort and asked for logistical follow‑up where needed.
