GNPS will host our first ever statewide “Weed Wrangle” on January 15th, MLK Jr. Day of Service. Weed Wrangle is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. While many of us work regularly at invasive plant removal, we hope to promote participation, awareness and camaraderie during this national day of community service. Participating locations include:
- Augusta’s River Region – Pendleton King Park, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Coastal Plain Chapter – GA Museum of Agriculture Nature Trail in Tifton, 9:00 a.m.
- Fringed Campion Chapter – Oconee River Greenway (400 E Greene St, Milledgeville), 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here to register.
- Intown Atlanta Chapter
- Mary Scott Nature Preserve (4150 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the kiosk in the main parking lot.
- Herbert Taylor and Daniel Johnson Park (1343 Pasadena Ave. NE, Atlanta) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the kiosk. Easy street parking available.
- WD Thomson Park (1760 Mason Mill Rd., Decatur) from 2 to 5 p.m. Meet in the lower parking area.
- Orme Park (795 Brookridge Dr., Atlanta) from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Meet at the main park sign.
- Arabia Mountain (3787 Klondike Rd., Stonecrest) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the ranger station.
- North Metro Atlanta Chapter – Old Rucker Park in Alpharetta from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here for details and to register.
- West Georgia Chapter – Buffalo Creek Trail in Carrollton from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here for details and to register.
Look for information on individual events from each GNPS chapter. We hope you’ll participate and bring along your friends and family too!