Northbank Bamboo Removal

Brief Organizational Description: 
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.

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Join the Invasive Species Management (ISM) team as we tackle the dreaded grove of golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) along the Northbank Trail next to Maymont Park. We will be taking advantage of a planned trail reroute near the ramp to finally clear out one of the park’s only stands of bamboo.Leaders and volunteers will meet at 9am at the listed meeting location on Saturday, April 11. We will primarily be using handsaws to cut through the bamboo stalks, though loppers may also be necessary.

Tools, work gloves, and other instruction will be provided by staff on site.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

*Register to participate and receive updates about event.

*Arrive by the start time (9am). 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. 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 Information:

Participants should find appropriate parking at or near Hampton Street and Kansas Avenue. We will be meeting at the Northbank Trailhead located at the intersection of these streets, at the coordinates 37.53192, -77.47485.

If you are having trouble finding the location, please email the event coordinator.

Other Information (if applicable):

Changes or cancellation of event will be communicated via email to registered participants.

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.