Belle Isle Invasive Plant Removal

Invasive Plant Removal on Belle Isle

 

The Organization:

The James River Park System (JRPS) consists of approximately 745 acres of forested land in the city of Richmond along the James River. In accordance with standards of the JRPS Natural Resource Management Plan, staff and volunteers work year-round to remove invasive plants and create opportunity for native species to thrive.

 

The Event:

Join the JRPS Invasive Species Management team in removing invasive plants and contributing to native habitat and biodiversity!

Staff and volunteers will focus primarily on hand-pulling invasive grasses and forbs out of the soil, such as Japanese stiltgrass and perilla.

This type of work involves light physical exertion, and additionally may include hiking uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

Work gloves, instructions, and supervision will be provided by JRPS staff.

 

 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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

* Arrive by the start time, and stay until the end of event.

* Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and sturdy closed-toe shoes.

* Bring drinking water.

* Participants for this event must be age 18 years or older.

* Experience isn’t necessary (But learning is!)

* Participants who require an Epipen for insect stings are required to have one on their person during the event.

Hazards include but are not limited to: poison ivy, thorns, stinging insects, uneven terrain and weather conditions. Please prepare accordingly.

 

 

Location:

This event will take place on Belle Isle.  Specific location and directions will be shared via email with registered participants. 

To register, visit: https://www.cfengage.org/calendar

 

Additional Info:

Changes or cancellation of event will be communicated via email to registered participants. To register, visit: 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 electrónico al coordinadora de oportunidades por favor.