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(RIP) Remove Invasive Plants

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ORGANIZATION: Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation

  • 18 people are interested

Join the Remove Invasive Plants (RiP) efforts and support hands-on plants removal, education and surveys/mapping.

  • Work in small neighborhood sites where 90-100 percent removal of all invasive plants is an achievable goal; help educate neighbors.
  • Slow the spread of invasive plants in target areas by cutting vines back from trees and removing seed and fruit from select species.
  • Provide maintenance-level plant removal after vendors or County staff have completed preliminary work.
  • Provide preventive monitoring and spot removal in sites that are ecologically significant and have not yet been impacted.
  • Monitor target areas and serve as a quick-reaction force to eliminate newly established plants before they spread.

RiP welcomes all ages and abilities. RIP volunteer events are on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

View the schedule of upcoming RIP events here: https://environment.arlingtonva.us/trees/invasive-plants/invasive-plant-program/

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About Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation

Location:

Volunteer Office, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, US

Mission Statement

We work to make Arlington the happiest, healthiest place to live, work, and play through dynamic programs, attractive public spaces and collaborations that: Provide healthy and fun recreation, sport and leisure choices; cultivate, maintain and protect natural and cultural resources; and provide opportunities for creative expression.

Description

DPR offers youth and adult sports leagues and instruction; wellness programs, afterschool recreation programs for youth, preschool programs, extensive network of recreational and wellness services for senior citizens, stewardship of public land (adopt-a-park, remove invasive plants, nature centers), and visual arts volunteer opportunties.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

locations throughout Arlington CountyArlington, VA 22203

(38.87167,-77.116875)
 

DATE POSTED

January 11, 2018

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Gardening
  • Environmental Education

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • RIP events are two hours on weekend days

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