RISAW: Wrap Up

Event Details

Rescheduled! Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW) Wrap Up Event with the JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force. This event is family friendly and all ages are invited!

LEARN:

Learn to identify and remove invasive plant species, why they are a problem, and the importance of native plants for a healthy local ecosystem.

Children’s story time at 10am at the Visitor Center. Face painting, games, and other activities 10:30am-12:30pm at the Visitor Center.

GUIDED WALK:

Enjoy an informative woodland walk at 12pm

SHEEP AND LAMBS:

Watch RVAGoats/GrazeVA sheep and lambs eat English ivy!

VOLUNTEER:

10am-12pm Drop in and remove a plant or two, or register to attend a two hour event.

Pre-registration is encouraged: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw000057uFx0MAE/risaw-invasive-species-removal

Parking is available in the public lot at 4001 Riverside Drive. Please park and walk over the tracks to cross into the park. Overflow parking is available in the neighborhood, at the 42nd St lot, or at Forest Hill Park.