Save our trees and help keep the “woods” in Huguenot Flatwater Woods  (8200 Riverside Drive)–  (Please note the Riverside Drive location – this is NOT the main entrance on Southampton.) Please register for this event at Hands On Greater Richmond or email laura@jamesriverpark.org

Most of the mature trees in this part of the James River Park System are being smothered by invasive wintercreeper. You can make sure they survive for decades to come so they can shade and cool the park, provide habitat for wildife, and contribute to a healthier James River. 

Work with a JRPS invasive plant manager and other volunteers to control invasive vines to save the park’s trees. 

Volunteers will use small hand tools–pruners and handsaws–to cut wintercreeper and English ivy vines climbing trees and then clear a buffer around the base of each tree.

Tools and work gloves provided.  Feel free to bring your own work gloves if preferred.

VOLUNTEERS MUST:

• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts (strongly recommended), and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots (clothing should completely cover ankles). Leggings and materials that easily snag are discouraged. If it is cold, dress in layers–you will get warm quickly!
• Bring a water bottle.
• Arrive on time for orientation and  training and to reach work site.

If you are new to Free-A-Tree consider checking out these guidelines: Is the Future Forested? – Urban Forest Dweller

Contact: Laura Greenleaf
Email: laura@jamesriverpark.org
Phone: 8046291229