INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL at James Boyce Park - Feb 17, 2024

Get Connected Icon Happens On Feb 17, 2024
Get Connected Icon 9:00am-11:00am
Expired

Description

"Project Captain" Bruce Chapman leads Volunteers in caring for James Boyce Park and restoring natural habitat by removing invasive plants! We will cut and/or pull up invasive English ivy, privet and autumn olive, giving native plants a better home to grow! 

Use the listed address for the Park - 300 Boyce Road, 28211 - and meet by the kiosk, near the restroom building in the last parking area. 

  • Volunteers must be at least age 10; anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult.
  • Wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.
  • Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand clippers/loppers/pruning saws. 
  • Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS about the projects? Contact Bruce Chapman at 850-228-1029.

QUESTIONS about signing up? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 10 and 85.
Get Connected Icon Register by Feb 14, 2024
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Date may be cancelled in case of extreme weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes - REQUIRED!

Location

Get Connected Icon James Boyce Park
300 Boyce Road
Charlotte, NC  28211