Opportunity Details
ArborDayRVA 2023 - Tree Care Day at Reedy Creek Meadow
Tree Care Day at Reedy Creek Meadow with City of Richmond Parks & Rec
Thursday, 10/26
9 am - 12 pm
Reedy Creek Trailhead
4190 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
Join City of Richmond Parks & Rec staff for a tree care community workday at Reedy Creek Meadow! We will be weeding and mulching around young native trees that were recently planted, preparing them for domancy over winter and ensuring a healthy start come next spring. No prior experience necessary, all tools and instruction will be provided. More details can be found through the registration link below.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Volunteers for this opportunity will be helping to check on and re-mulch the young trees and native plants recently planted in the meadow at Reedy Creek. Mulching trees helps the soil to retain moisture and prevents extreem temperature swings affecting roots during periods of freezing/frost.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own garden gloves if preferred. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes/boots and clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or snagged. No prior experience or special skills necessary, though some lifting (max. 50lbs), bending, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling and stooping may be required. All activities will be located outdoors on park grounds. Expect some uneaven and rough terrain (ex: turf lawn, gravel, train track crossing), however most areas are accessible for mobility users. Please be aware of the weather forecast, and dress accordingly (this event is rain or shine, however advance communication will be sent if we need to cancel).
Time Commitment:
Expect for this volunteer opportunity to be 3-hours long, however it may be shortened depending on completion of tasks. Sign-ups close 48hrs before the opportunity! This allows for proper planning and communication.
Other Information:
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Upon signup, you will recieve TWO emails; a confirmation from HandsOn, and an email from the Opportunity Coordinator at "Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov". Specific meeting location and additional instructions will be sent in the SECOND email - be sure to check your SPAM folder if you have not recived it. All volunteers MUST REPLY to that email to confirm participation, to allow for proper planning for tools and equipment.
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Volunteer hours will be verified within 72hrs after the end of the event, though the CFengage website. Please bring along your paperwork, if a seperate form needs to be signed.
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All volunteers will , and then be split off into teams which will then walk together to their specific locations. PLEASE be sure to meet at the Historic Site courtyard to check in and recieve further instructions!
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If arriving by bicycle, there are bike racks available in the main Reedy Creek Trail Parking Lot.
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If arriving by GRTC Bus, Route 2A & Route 2B have nearby stops. Please visit http://ridegrtc.com/planning-your-trip/trip-planner for more details.
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If arriving by vehicle, there are a limited number of spots in the Reedy Creek Trail Parking Lot. Car pooling is encouraged!
Have a group or want to learn more details about this event? Feel free to reach out to Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov if you have any questions!
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:17+
Log in or Register
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Sign up with a team
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- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: