CANCELLED - WEED WARRIORS (Jan) at McDowell Nature Preserve
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
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A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
*THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 CONCERN, AND MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVES! Please register for other dates of Weed Warriors, February 2021 and forward...
WANTED: Invasive plant Elaeagnus sp. - A.K.A. Silverberry!
REWARD: Protection of McDowell Nature Preserve's native species and natural communities!
LAST KNOWN LOCATION: McDowell Nature Center, 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, 28278
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00 noon
Meet the staff at McDowell Nature Center to connect with people and nature, all while making a positive difference in the community by removing invasive plant species! Come prepared to cut down small shrubs with provided hand tools. Maximum of 10 Volunteers per date.
IMPORTANT: If you feel ill; have had a fever in the last 14 days, or suspect that you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, PLEASE DO NOT participate in Volunteer activities.
- Please bring your own sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle and snacks.
- Dress appropriately to be working outdoors for 2.5 hours; closed-toe shoes are required!
- Please bring your own work gloves and face covering
- Volunteers 12 years old and up are welcome - Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/adult at all times.
CONTACT Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov for more information - THANK YOU!
About Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Location:
5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216, US
Mission Statement
To assist Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department staff by supplementing and supporting staff with volunteers in order to better provide the services needed to offer quality recreation and leisure services. To provide the Citizens of Mecklenburg County opportunities for Community Involvement and to increase their awareness of the Department’s Responsibilities, Services and Results.
Description
To assist Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department staff by supplementing and supporting staff with volunteers in order to better provide the services needed to offer quality recreation and leisure services. To provide the Citizens of Mecklenburg County opportunities for Community Involvement and to increase their awareness of the Department’s Responsibilities, Services and Results.