Horseshoe Farm Maintenance Day

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** IN ORDER TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT YOU MUST EMAIL MARY.OWENS@RALEIGHNC.GOV AND SHE WILL SEND YOU THE LINK.**

Event Description:
Join staff in weeding and maintaining the flower beds and bio-retention area at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve.

Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers will use, shovels, loppers, and their hands to pull and cut weeds.

Impact:
Weeds and invasive species out-compete the native plants that were planted in our flower beds and retention areas. This destroys the aesthetic and wildlife value of our planted beds and they reduce the efficiency of our bio-retention areas. By removing these problem plants we are giving our native species a chance to grow and we are keeping the Preserve beautiful.

Work Environment:
We will be working outside on uneven ground as we pull and remove weeds from the planted beds and the bio-retention area. There is a restroom on site.

Volunteer Requirements:
Pre-registration is required. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. 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 under 16 years old will be required to have an adult on site during the entire event.

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

Group Registration Information:
Registration as a volunteer is first come, first served. A group leader must email mary.owens@raleighnc.gov to register. All groups will be required to provide a list of names and emails for their volunteers.

Per department policy, this volunteer opportunity is not to be used towards court-appointed/ suggested community service hours.