Buttermilk Invasive Plant Removal

The Organization:

The James River Park System consists of approximately 600 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 Event:

Join the James River Park System’s Invasive Species Management team in removing invasive plants and contributing to native habitat and biodiversity!

Leaders and volunteers will meet at 10am on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. We will be using pruners, loppers, and/or non-electric handsaws to free trees of invasive vines. Depending on weather and other factors, we may occasionally pivot to hand-removal of invasive ground cover or removing shrubs.

Tools, work gloves, and instructions will be provided by JRPS staff.

 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

*Register to participate and receive updates about event. Here is the registration link: https://www.cfengage.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?Id=a0CNw0000DeUSPj

*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.

*The minimum age to participate in this event is 16 years old.

Participants who are 16 or 17 years old must return a completed Youth Waiver Form:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYoePBW1rKvtB8XSALpbDmXVKTPynRMJ/view

*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.

 

Location:

The work site for this event will be along the Buttermilk Trail near W 42nd St. Specific location and directions will be shared via email with registered participants. Here is the registration link: https://www.cfengage.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?Id=a0CNw0000DeUSPj

 

Additional Info:

Changes or cancellation of event will be communicated via email to registered participants. Here is the registration link: https://www.cfengage.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?Id=a0CNw0000DeUSPj

If you register but then can’t participate, please cancel through the Community Foundation online calendar: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar

There are no bathrooms or running water at this park location.

Please contact the opportunity coordinator with any questions.

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