Free-a-Tree at Reedy Creek: Moderate to Heavy Physical Exertion

Free-a-Tree at Reedy Creek: Moderate to Heavy Physical Exertion

 

The Organization:

The James River Park System consists of approximately 600 acres of forested land in the city of Richmond along the James River. Invasive Species Management staff and volunteers work year-round to remove invasive plants and create opportunity for native species to thrive.

 

The Event:

Join the James River Park System’s Invasive Species Management team in removing invasive plants and contributing to better quality of life for native species!

Leaders and registered volunteers will meet at 10am on Friday, November 7th at Reedy Creek (parking information will be sent via email to registrants). We will use hand pruners, loppers, and/or handsaws to remove invasive vines from trees.

This project involves moderate to heavy physical exertion.

Feel free to bring your own work gloves and non-electric tools. Otherwise, materials and instructions will be provided by JRPS staff.

 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Register to participate and receive updates about event: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar

*Arrive by the start time (10am). Stay until the end of event (12pm).

*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. Please feel free to contact the event coordinator prior to event with any questions or concerns.

*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.

 

Location:

Address and parking information will be shared via email with registrants. Register here: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar

 

Additional Info:

Changes or cancellation of event will be communicated via email to registered participants. Register here: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar

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.

Si hablas espanol envie un correo electronico al coordinadora de oportunidades por favor.