Opportunity Details
Ernest Rd. Ivy League ivy removal - March 19
Southside Releaf invites volunteers to join us as we head off English Ivy before Spring arrives at Ernest Rd. Park, and prepare the space for International Day of Forests 2026 event on March 21, 2026.
Brief Organizational Description:
Our mission is to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for Southside Richmond by building green spaces and advocating for people-centered policy.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Maintenance of the space involves clearing English Ivy to protect Fall planted natives. As a volunteer, you will assist us in the park space by removing invasive English Ivy.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be removing ground ivy by hand. Removal will include bending, squatting and/or kneeling. For anyone who finds those positions uncomfortable but is still interested in participating, you may perform "Free-A-Tree" work on climbing ivy, allowing you to stand.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
No special skills are required to be successful in this project.
Time Commitment:
Thursday March 19, 2026 10a-12p (2 hours)
Other Information (if applicable):
- Volunteers will be marked in the CFEngage system. If you need a signature to document attendance, please bring your form with you.
- Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather. The temperature under the canopy is significantly lower. Feel free to bring a long sleeve shirt to protect from bugs and scrapes, but it is not required.
- Parking will be in a residential neighborhood on the street. The address you may look up to get you there is 2913 Ernest Rd. Parking anywhere nearby is sufficient. Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.
- Please bring a refillable water bottle. You are welcome to bring your own gloves. Tool and gloves will be provided.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:18+
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