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Invasive Plant Species Removal at Dorothea Dix Park

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ORGANIZATION: Raleigh Parks Volunteer Services Program

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 5 people are interested
Invasive Plant Removal

IN ORDER TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE EMAIL mary.owens@raleighnc.gov

Event Description:

Join staff in removing invasive non-native plant species from Dorothea Dix Park. Invasive species out-compete the native plants that our animals rely on for food. By removing these problem plants we are giving our native species a chance to grow.

Pre-registration is required. You may register for one or multiple days. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. Adults must register and accompany children under the age of 16. Everyone who volunteers must sign a release form. If anyone is under the age of 18, then a parent or guardian must sign their form as well.

Volunteers may register for the following dates and time:

- 9/9/2017 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm

- 9/30/2017 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm

- 10/14/2017 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm

- 11/4/2017 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm

- 11/18/2017 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm

Please bring a water bottle, wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothing you can get dirty. We will supply the tools and work-gloves.

*Per department policy, this volunteer opportunity cannot count towards court-appointed or suggested community service hours.*

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About Raleigh Parks Volunteer Services Program

Location:

PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602, US

Mission Statement

You are invited to make a difference in your community by volunteering! Through the efforts of City staff and volunteers, Raleigh Parks can continue providing quality services and spaces to all of its citizens and visitors.

Description

Assist with landscaping, coaching, special events, the Adopt-A-Trail program, and other opportunities. There are many ways for individuals, groups, students, and businesses to contribute to our quality programs and facilities.

To see all of our upcoming events, register for an opportunity, and sign up for our monthly newsletter, please visit our website at this address:

http://raleighnc.gov/parks-volunteer

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Sep 09, 2017 - Sat Nov 18, 2017
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Dorothea Dix Park2105 Umstead DriveRaleigh, NC 27603

(35.771755,-78.662964)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15

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