Opportunity Details
Invasive Removal at the Heritage Half Acre
Brief Organizational Description:
The James River Park System consists of approximately 700 acres of forested land in the city of Richmond along the James River. Staff and volunteers work year-round to remove invasive plants and create opportunity for native species to thrive.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Division of Natural Heritage (DCR-NH) focuses on science-based conservation to protect Virginia's native plant and animal life and the ecosystems upon which it depends. Scientists collect data on natural communities and rare plants and animals, develop land conservation data and online mapping tools, and provide up-to-date information to enable timely conservation decisions.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Join the Invasive Species Management (ISM) team and our partners in DCR's Natural Heritage division as we celebrate their 40th anniversary for a day of invasive species removal in the Heritage Half Acre on Buttermilk Trail. What better way to pay homage to the group of dedicated scientists that help monitor our state's worst invaders than to do removal with them at their own half acre plot in the park system!
Leaders and volunteers will meet at 9am at the listed meeting location on Wednesday, April 29. We will be working on selective ground cover removal.
Tools, work gloves, and other instruction will be provided by staff on site.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
*Register to participate and receive updates about event.
*Arrive by the start time (9am). Stay until the end of event (11am).
*Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
*Bring drinking water.
*In addition to the event description (above), physical activities also include walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting. With questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the event coordinator prior to event.
*Experience isn’t necessary (But learning is!)
Hazards include but are not limited to: poison ivy, thorns, stinging insects, uneven terrain and weather conditions. Please prepare accordingly.
**Please note that volunteers will be asked to sign a volunteer waiver for DCR upon arrival to the event.
Location Information:
Parking is available on 26th St between Stonewall Ave and Riverside Dr in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. We will meet here by the big grassy lot before heading over to our work location.
Other Information (if applicable):
Changes or cancellation of event will be communicated via email to registered participants.
If you register but then can’t participate, please cancel through the Community Foundation online calendar: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar
Please contact the opportunity coordinator with any questions.
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Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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