- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Habitat Heroes - Stop the Choking, Save the Natives
ORGANIZATION: Reston Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Stop the Choking, Save the Natives
Saturday, October 28
10 a.m. - Noon
The native mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) is in danger of being choked out by English ivy. We need your help to remove the English ivy vines and give the native wildflowers a chance to thrive. We will be along the asphalt path between Sanibel Drive and Dogwood Elementary School. Look for a RA truck. Follow signs to the work site.
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive plants like English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle and bamboo. We need heroes like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland. These fast-growing, aggressive plants escape from people’s yards and threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations.
You don’t need to be an expert to assist in protecting and restoring Reston’s woods. Our volunteering opportunities each month provide you with all the training you need to become an honorary Habitat Hero! We do a lot of invasive removal year-round. Join us!
For all projects: Please wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against biting insects, thorns, and poison ivy. There is poison ivy at almost all sites. Staff will provide preventative and cleansing poison ivy wipes. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. RA will provide some tools, gloves, snacks and water.
** Please contact Ha Brock for more information and to receive a volunteer application **
More opportunities with Reston Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Reston Association
Location:
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, US
Mission Statement
To deliver recreational, environmental, land use, and covenant services to its members in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Description
Reston Association is the second largest homeowner's association in the country. Because of our size, we often serve our members just as towns or cities in other locations. We maintain and preserve Reston's natural environment; maintain a wide variety of recreational facilities; and host fun and educational programs open to all.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sanibel Drivereston, VA 20191
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- (12 and under must be accompanied by a parent)