- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Serve Outside September
ORGANIZATION: Florida Conservation Corps
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
We are conducting an **INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES** removal event at Hillsborough River State Park! This will be by "mechanical" (hand pulling) removal.
The plant species target: Natal Grass (Melinis Repens).
Natal grass displaces native vegetation and prevents those species from regenerating. It is a primary invader of abandoned crop fields and unimproved pastures and prevents the natural succession of native species such as Andropogon and desirable forbs.
Typically natal grass reseeds and resprouts vigorously following fire and quickly invades disturbed areas. In several areas in south Florida, natal grass has invaded scrub habitat following fire. Mowing will not provide control.
For this event volunteers should bring water (coolers will be provided), sunscreen, bug spray, closed toe shoes, long pants, lunch/snack and work/garden gloves (helpful but not necessary).
Entry fee to Hillsborough River State park will be waived and access to trails and picnic pavilions can be enjoyed by all volunteers!
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About Florida Conservation Corps
Location:
15402 US 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida Conservation Corps is to develop natural and cultural resource leaders by connecting them to areas of critical need in conservation, preservation, interpretation and resource based recreation.
Description
The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) is an office within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida Park Service) that operates an AmeriCorps National Service Program. This program is divided into three project areas that each address either a major issue facing Florida State Parks or a component of the FLCC mission. The three project areas are: Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Non-native plant Terminators), Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach and Awareness Recruiters) and Project T.R.E.C. (Trail Restoration and Enhancement Corps).
FLCC provides hands-on service learning opportunities designed to develop leaders in the fields of land management, cultural preservation, resource based recreation and park facility management. Past and present FLCC members often cite their service term as the experience that helped them develop the confidence, knowledge and abilities necessary to conserve and interpret natural and cultural resources in balance with the use and enjoyment by the public.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hillsborough River State Park15402 US 301 NorthThonotosassa, FL 33592
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Event will start at 9am and will end bt 12-1pm
- Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and gloves