Invasive Plant Removal at Pony Pasture

Help Restore Healthy Habitat in the James River Park System by Controlling Invasive Plants!

Register for this event here: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw00002v2OLi/invasive-plant-removal-at-pony-pasture-ncluding-free-a-tree?Id=a0CNw00002v2OLi

The mission of the JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force is to foster a thriving park ecosystem through invasive plant species management, restoration of native plant communities, public awareness and citizen involvement.

Invasive plants are the greatest threat to healthy natural communities that can support diverse wildlife in the park system.  James River Park System invsaive management staff partner with the JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force to focus and prioritize areas and goals for reducing the harmful impact of invasive plants. Volunteers are the backbone of this work much of the year.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers must show up on time for orientation and dress according to guidelines (below).

Volunteers will use small handtools (pruners and handsaws) to cut invasive vines and “Free Trees”. Some activities will require only manual removal — no tools required.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
No experience required, just your energy, attention, and enthusiasm!

Time Commitment:
Volunteers are expected to participate for the full two hours.

What to wear and bring: 

• Dress in layers, always in long sleeves and long pants regardless of weather
• Wear sturdy closed-toe boots or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Bring a water bottle

Where to meet:

• Meet in the Pony Pasture parking lot
• Work sites will vary so we will be parked in different locations, most often near the bathroom facility at entrance
• Look for a white City of Richmond/Parks truck OR a small red pick up truck
• If you are having trouble finding the team, please text  or call 804-629-1229