Pony Pasture Invasive Plant Volunteer Event

*Volunteers must register for this event with CFengage  Register here:  https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw00006CGZYCMA5/invasive-plant-control-at-pony-pasture

This June and July  invasive plant management at Pony Pasture will focus on removal of invasive shrubs in trail corridors and some “Free A Tree”, but project leaders may change activity plans based on site conditions and specific management needs.

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

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

Volunteers will use small handtools (pruners, loppers,  and handsaws).  There may be some manual removal of grasses and other herbaceous plants (those are the ones that are not woody-stemmed trees and shrubs).

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: 

• Wear long sleeves and long pants regardless of weather (do NOT show up in shorts)
• Do not wear leggings or other fabrics that easily snag or that expose bare ankles
• Wear sturdy closed-toe boots or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Bring a water bottle
• Sunscreen and insect repellant are recommended

Meet in the east end of the Pony Pasture parking lot – near the picnic tables on the grassy area

Address is 7200 Riverside Drive

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 the project leader.