RISAW: Invasive Species Removal at Belle Isle

Remove invasive species with Catherine Farmer on Belle Isle!

Parking is available at the 22nd St lot on Riverside Drive or near Tredegar on the North Side of the river. Please plan to park by 8:45am in order to walk to the Belle Isle meadow near the skills park by 9am.

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Contact Catherine Farmer with any questions:

804-363-7659

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

Catherine will lead this invasive species removal event on Thursday, March 6 from 9am-12pm. Please park by 8:45am in the 22nd St lot on Riverside Drive or the Tredegar area so that you can walk to meet the group in the meadow by 9am.

Join The James River Park System and Invasive Plant Taskforce as we remove invasive plants from Belle Isle 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.

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/a0CNw00008tqPQ5MAM/richmond-invasive-species-awareness-week-risaw-invasive-species-removal-event