- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
"Thistle Thursdays" Invasive Species Removal
ORGANIZATION: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Before we set out to remove invasive plants, enjoy a guided interpretive walk through the park and get the chance to learn about different kinds of plants. A different Naturalist Educator leads the walk each week. We will focus on invasive vs. non-invasive, as well as native and non-native plants.
Thursday mornings are dedicated to park maintenance at Oxbow Park in Reno, NV. There's something for everyone at this clean-up as it is open to all ages. As you may have guessed, we will be pulling and removing invasive thistles from the park. This will help native plant life take back their natural habitat and prevent a monoculture. There are other tasks like picking up litter or removing graffiti from signs for those not comfortable with the more rigorous labor of pulling weeds.
Summer is a time when so many people will discover and utilize the Oxbow Nature Study Area, and it is important to provide the most natural and enjoyable environment for all plants, animals, and people. So join us Thursday mornings, 6/21, 6,28, 7/05, & 7/26!
All ages welcome! Email Annie at Annie@tmparksfoundation.org to register.
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About Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
Location:
50 Cowan Dr., Reno, NV 89509, US
Mission Statement
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County by ensuring the long-term sustainability and improvement of our parks. We accomplish this by offering park-based educational and recreational programs designed to increase community-wide awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of our parks.
Description
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is a private, non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and appreciation of parks and open spaces through in-park, experiential programs offered free of cost to all citizens. Programs operating under our Healthy Parks Healthy People: Truckee Meadows initiative are designed to heighten environment consciousness, help economically underserved students find academic success, and provide engaging and meaningful outdoor experiences for some of the most vulnerable citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
Goals:
-Provide innovative park-based programs for families, community, groups, and schools.
-Cultivate awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of our parks.
-Inspire citizens to take a proactive volunteer role in the preservation and improvement of our parks.
-Serve as fiscal sponsorship for community-led initiatives to enhance park infrastructure.
-Strengthen the bond between citizens and their parks.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3100 Dickerson Rd.Reno, NV 89509
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours