The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near National Landing. Volunteers may perform some of the following work: What to Bring: Long sleeves and long pants (we sometimes encounter poison ivy) Water Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
Help remove the invasive French broom tree - an aggressive invader that displaces native plants and increases wildfire risk. Each tree removed makes a huge difference towards eradication. Come spend the day with like minded people and help us with a meaningful cause! Reservations required. Meet at the West Gate by 9:45AM. Driving directions linked here. […]
Habitat Builders hosts several volunteer events throughout the winter months to remove invasive plants from common areas. It's the first step to building habitat. When you join us for these events you will learn to recognize some of our common invasive species, learn how to remove them from the landscape and why this work is […]
Join this engaging webinar with Linda Hamilton, a talented paper artist from Almonte, Ontario, Canada. Linda specializes in creating lifelike botanical models of plants and flowers using paper, glue, wire, and paint. In this session, Linda will share her journey of crafting native and non-native wildflowers, grasses, and aquatic plants for educational purposes. Learn about […]
Remove and manage invasive plants with gloves, shovels, loppers, and a weed wrench. Suitable for ages 12 and up. This event will be held at the Botume House at 4 Woodland Road in Stoneham (Google Maps location here). You can park at the Botume House or at the Spot Pond/Paddle Boston Boating Lot (Google Maps […]
Invasive plants threaten native species by outcompeting them for resources and disrupting the habitats and food sources that native animals depend on. That’s why we prioritize managing invasive species on-site—and we’d love for you to join us this Sunday! This is a FREE volunteer opportunity open to everyone! While advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins are […]
Join Charlottesville's Office of Sustainability, The Community Climate Collaborative (C3), and the newly formed Charlottesville-Area Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) for our upcoming Climate Café on managing invasive vines and showing love to our neighborhood trees. Come share resources, ideas, and opportunities to get involved and stay connected with community!
Join us on Hellbender Hill, one of our protected conservation easements, to take down some invasive species! Over the past few years we have been working towards restoring the greenspace on this protected conservation easement site by pulling and controlling invasive species. Join us to fight the invasive pressure and contribute to this project. You […]
Habitat Builders hosts several volunteer events throughout the winter months to remove invasive plants from common areas. It's the first step to building habitat. When you join us for these events you will learn to recognize some of our common invasive species, learn how to remove them from the landscape and why this work is […]
Join us for a morning of removing invasives and replacing them with native plants around the preserve!
Help conserve a public nature trail by removing invasive species and restoring its natural beauty! By clearing the way for beneficial native species, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our local ecosystem. 👟 What to Bring: - Sturdy shoes and pants - Cooler with water and snacks - Your favorite hand tools (if desired—equipment […]
The number of invasive plants and animals are increasing and there is work to be done ! See how to recognize and remove pests that have been creeping into our yards and local habitats. The program meets the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting […]
