Speakers: Jonathan Reichard and Jeremy Coleman, White-Nose Syndrome Response Team, USFWS White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease that affects hibernating bats, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). This fungus thrives in cold, dark, and damp environments, attacking the bare skin of bats during their hibernation. As it grows, it disrupts their hibernation patterns, causing them […]
Fall Weed Wrangles are so back! Help us protect our beautiful parks by removing invasive plants like Bradford pear, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and autumn olive. Whether you join us for one or all three events, your efforts make a huge difference in preserving Hamilton County’s green spaces. Here’s where you can make an impact: […]
Fall Weed Wrangles are so back! Help us protect our beautiful parks by removing invasive plants like Bradford pear, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and autumn olive. Whether you join us for one or all three events, your efforts make a huge difference in preserving Hamilton County’s green spaces. Here’s where you can make an impact: […]
Speakers: Jennifer Riddle (ISAN – Don’t Let It Loose), Laurel Downs (TNC – Don’t Move Firewood), Zach Burnside (Wildlife Forever – Clean, Drain, Dry), and Jeanine Neskey (MRP-APHIS, Squeal on Pigs). Join us for an informative webinar featuring a panel of experts presenting key invasive species education campaigns. This webinar will cover four critical initiatives designed […]
Join Habitat Builders this winter to help remove invasive plants and restore natural habitats. During our 2-hour volunteer events, you'll learn to identify and remove invasive plants while understanding why this work is vital. Tools and gloves are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Dress for cool, muddy conditions—you’ll get dirty! These family-friendly […]
🌿✨ Kick off the year with creativity and conservation! ✨🌿 Join us on Jan. 11, 2025, between 1–4 PM at the @innovationbarnclt for a transformative workshop hosted by:🦋 @charlotte_wildlife_stewards : Advocating for wildlife habitat through education and action 🌱 @invasiveimpact : Turning invasive species into beautiful solutions 🌸 What to expect: 🌿 Craft Butterfly Highway flower bombs […]
Come help the team at the Donegal Highlands Nature Preserve to restore local ecosystems. We will be working on invasive shrub removal as the first part of a comprehensive eco-restoration program. What to Expect: We will be working on potentially steep, uneven terrain with multiple trip hazards using hand tools to remove invasive species. Hand tools and […]
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 […]
