INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL at James Boyce Park - OCT 2024

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 5, 2024
Get Connected Icon 8:30am-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! Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all Volunteers!

*On this date, we partner with St. Stephen's UMC on their Mission Day, taking care of the earth! Litter cleanup throughout the Park will also be available. 

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 (to help with invasive plant removal)
  • Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult
  • Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety
  • Must provide your own WORK gloves and pruners/clippers - Extra gloves will be available
  • Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat

QUESTIONS? 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 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