Volunteer Event: Invasive Plant Removal

4399 Winter Lake Road,Lakeland FL 33803

24 February, 2023

Description

What is NISAW? National Invasive Species Awareness Week, or NISAW, is exactly what it sounds like. Throughout the last week of February, we celebrate NISAW with the goal of raising awareness to the invasive species found in our ecosystems, the impact they have on our environment, and what we can do to lessen that impact. What are invasive species? An invasive species is generally considered to be any plant or animal that is not native to the environment in which it is found and is often said to cause negative impacts on that environment. How can I help? If you would like to participate in NISAW, we would love your help keeping Circle B beautiful and beneficial to our native wildlife. We plan to accomplish this goal by conducting an invasive plant removal in designated areas around the nature center. Those planning to participate should bring water, sun protection, gloves, wear long pants, and comfortable closed-toed shoes. Come work the whole time, or just for an hour. Any help is always appreciated and our public lands thank you! Date & Time : Friday, February 24th, 9:00am-11:30am Location: All participants should plan to meet on the Discovery Center board walk, leading into the center. Invasive Plant Removal: Participants may choose to help remove invasive plants in the Pollinator Garden or work in other designated invasive plant removal sites.Please refer to the map for reference. PLEASE NOTE: Those participating in the invasive plant removal may be off trail and on uneven terrain.Who should sign up for this? This event is open to all ages and groups. Tickets & Sign-Ups: No sign-up required, but is highly recommended to help for planning purposes. For any questions or concerns: Please call Polk's Nature Discovery Center at (863) 668-4673, or email [email protected] Make sure you are following Polk's Nature Discovery Center on Eventbrite so you are notified about future events!