Opportunity Details
RISAW: Invasive Species Removal
Please join us for the second 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 as we tackle removing invasive plants 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.
Tools and gloves will be provided by JRPS. 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 check individual occurrence listing for time and location of specific event. 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 note, many of our locations do not have bathroom facilities.
Unless otherwise noted, all RISAW volunteer events are restricted to ages 16+. This is for the safety of all participants as well as for the best interest of the somesitems sensitve environments we are working in. 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.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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