Now that the height of summer has passed, we are optimistic that cooler temps are on their way! A few workdays have been planned for August, including native plant gardening and weed wrangling.
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 pm, chapter members and friends will work at the Amerson River Park Native Plant Garden & Monarch Waystation. Let’s spruce up the garden! We will weed, check on our trellises, move some mulch, and possibly cut down some Chinese tallow in the woods near the garden if it is not too hot! Dress for garden work (long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hat, work boots). Bring a water bottle and any tools you have.
Participants must be 18 or older and must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working. (For full details and any last minute updates, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632361714284639)
On Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9-11 am, volunteers will remove invasive plants at the Amerson River Park. We will be removing non-native invasive plant species (English ivy, privet, mimosa, Bradford pear, Chinese tallow, paper mulberry) from the park, so dress for “weed wrangling”! (Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hat, boots) and bring a water bottle and any tools you have to cut or lop undesirable plants. Participants must be 12 years or older, participants under 18 must have an adult participating, and all participants must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before working.(For full details and any last minute updates, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/478117278493206)
On Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 7:30-9:30 am, chapter members and friends are invited to gather at the Old City Cemetery to weed and care for the garden. Outside work clothes recommended: long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hat, work boots). Bring a water bottle and any tools you have to dig and weed. Participants must be 18 or older and must sign the GNPS waiver of liability before volunteering. (For full details and any last minute updates, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/3685228005026064)
