STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Invasive Plant Removal at University Blvd Trailhead

527 University Boulevard,Petersburg VA 23803

15 April, 2023

Description

Help us free trees, protect our native plants and local wildlife, and restore riparian buffers (riverside land)! Join us on one Saturday per month throughout 2023. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants such as wisteria and english ivy at University Blvd Trailhead in Petersburg, using hand tools such as loppers, clippers, and handsaws. There will also be an option to pick up trash with trash grabbers. No experience necessary. Training and plant identification will be at the beginning of each event. Gloves and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Wear long pants that cover your ankles and sturdy closed-toed shoes to avoid brambles and poison ivy. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a snack. We may bring water bottles and snacks, but we can't guarantee their availability for every event. This event may be canceled in case of storms or heavy rain. Parking is available at 527 University Boulevard, Petersburg -- across the street from the University Blvd Trailhead, where we will meet. Please take care crossing the busy road. Please be sure to arrive on time; if the group has departed from the trailhead to the work site, we may not be able to connect with latecomers. Contact Elise Neuscheler [[email protected]] with any questions or comments.