It takes a village to keep natural communities healthy. Alert staff at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) if you see any of the following along the trail:

• diseased vegetation
• infestations by non-native insect pests
• infestations by non-native plants
• dumped mattresses, tires, appliances, and other environmentally damaging trash
• unauthorized trails
• homeless camps
• issues with stormwater runoff
• anything that looks amiss.

If you do see something you’d like to share, make a note of your location and jot down a description of what you see. If possible, take a picture. Contact the Chief of Resource Management at Harpers Ferry NHP at (304) 535-6224.

If you happen across a display of wildflowers or other beautiful scene, park staff would probably enjoy hearing about that too!

If you are a regular visitor to Harpers Ferry NHP, consider joining the Park Watch Program.