Invasive Plant Species Removal at LL Burns Park

501 Park Street,Kingston Springs TN 37082

12 March, 2022

Description

Volunteers needed to help remove invasive privet and wintergreen that are crowding out native plant species along the Harpeth riverbank. Invasive privet and wintergreen is crowding out native plant species along the Harpeth riverbank. Come help hand pull or use a weed wrench to pull invasives on Saturday, March 12th. Together we can give native trees and plants a better chance of survival, stabilize the streambank, and improve wildlife habitat. This is a herbicide FREE event. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. Hand tools and light refreshments will be provided. Masks, hand sanitizer and work gloves will be available. No experience is necessary. We will meet at the Shelter for an orientation. All ages are welcome, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to support our efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy while working in our watershed by following current COVID-19 guidelines. Since 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy's mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee. We employ scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action.  The Harpeth Conservancy, formerly known as the Harpeth River Watershed Association (HRWA), in middle Tennessee, is a science-based conservation organization dedicated to clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee.   Supported by a broad network of volunteers, donors, and professional staff, Harpeth Conservancy has expertise in a range of disciplines including water quality science, environmental and conservation law and policy, sustainable land use planning, agricultural best management practices, volunteer and community engagement, and others. Our organization engages in land development decisions, promotes smart growth and agricultural management practices, designs stream restoration plans, assesses sewer and drinking water challenges, conducts river studies, ensures pollution threats are removed, promotes recreation and public education, and serves as a catalyst for effective statewide conservation policies.  Harpeth Conservancy uses its expertise, applied science, and relationships with landowners, businesses, residents and policy decision-makers to develop solutions inclusive of the people who live and work here. By seeking water quality solutions developed with diverse stakeholders, Harpeth Conservancy builds broad stewardship and shared responsibility for streams and rivers in our communities that are vital for the state’s economic well-being and quality of life. With a community effort, we can restore and maintain a healthy and biologically important river in the heart of one of the fastest growing regions of the U.S.   Harpeth Conservancy is a Tennessee non-profit corporation and a 501(c)(3) organization that strives to represent and help its members champion their interests in clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee. To do that, we aim to be transparent in what we do and how we do it, including how our organization is governed.  Visit www.harpethconservancy.org for more information or call 615790-9767.