RISAW: Invasive Species Removal at 22nd St

Remove invasive species with members of JRPS Invasive Species Management team along Buttermilk East!

Please park in the 22nd St lot on Riverside Drive and arrive by 1:55pm.

Sign up HERE

Contact Gera W with any questions:

gera@jamesriverpark.org

804-319-7254

Please join us for the second annual Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week, a week of activities focused on invasive species in and around the James River Park System.

Gera will lead this invasive species removal event on Wednesday, March 6 from 2pm-4pm. Please park in the 22nd St lot on Riverside Drive by 1:55pm so that you can meet up with the group. Late arrivals may not be able to participate.

Join The James River Park System and Invasive Plant Taskforce as we remove invasive plants from Buttermilk Trail to help restore The James River Park’s riparian buffer, natural habitat and tree canopy! We will be using provided hand tools such as saws and pruners to remove invasive shrubs and vines from the interior of the park. Hazards include poison ivy, briars, thorns, and insects. Please dress comfortably as we will be outside for the duration of the project. Regardless of the weather, we strongly recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes to protect yourself from plants such as briars and poison ivy. Volunteers must bring their own water. If you do not bring water for yourself, you may not be able to participate.

Please feel free to bring your favorite tool from home and a pair of gloves that you already own. We look forward to working with you! In the event of storms or heavy rain, this event will be canceled.

Please arrive by the listed start time so that you can receive your orientation, tools, and walk with the group to the work site. If you arrive late, you may not be able to find the group or receive credit for any volunteer time.

Youth under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the youth waiver: Youth Waiver Form. It can be emailed in advance to gera@jamesriverpark.org or printed and brought to the event. This applies whether or not youth are accompanied by an adult.

Please register in advance HERE to volunteer at any of our invasive species removal and habitat restoration events: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw00002sIuDoMAK/risaw-invasive-species-removal