- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Idlewild Invasive Removal
ORGANIZATION: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Celebrate the 25th Annual National Public Lands Day with TMPF on Saturday, September 22nd!
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation will be hosting an invasive species removal event in Idlewild Park along the Truckee River. This is part of our campaign to engage people in signature events that inspire, equip, and mobilize our volunteers in projects that have a positive effect on the overall health of our parks.
TMPF will provide volunteers with tools, such as loppers and handsaws for the removal of 'Ailanthus altissima', also known as "tree of heaven". This plant is a prolific seed producer and can thrive in even the most unfavorable conditions with little management. Its rapid growth also means that it can crowd out nearby native plant species, and its aggressive root system can cause damage to pavement, sewers, and building foundations.
Sign-up for the event by emailing Annie at Annie@tmparksfoundation.org
This event is sponsored by ExtremeTerrain.com: Clean Trails Grant Program
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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
50 Cowan Dr.Reno, NV 89509
DATE POSTED
September 4, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- STEM
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 3 hours
- Please wear appropriate attire: close-toed shoes, pants, and long sleeves.