RISAW: Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island

Remove invasive species with Joey Shelton and JRA at Chapel Island!

Please use 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223 for GPS navigation and park in the Great Shiplock Park Parking Lot.

Sign up HERE

Contact Joey with any questions:

jshelton@thejamesriver.org

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.

Join The James River Park System and James River Association as we tackle removing invasive plants from Chapel Island 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.

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