Healthy Forests: Invasive Plant Removal Program Workday

In 2020, Scenic Rivers Land Trust took action to remediate and control the threat that invasive plants pose on the health of Bacon Ridge Natural Area. First, teams of volunteers mapped and identified invasive plant infestations along Bacon Ridge’s 15+ miles of publicly accessible trails. Then in spring 2021, the first season of volunteer workdays began to clear and remove invasive plants from along the trails. To date, dozens of community volunteers have helped to remove nearly 3,000 pounds of invasive vines, shrubs, and grasses across 15 acres, clearing the way for a sustainable, healthy forest for the entire community to enjoy.

Volunteers will work on designated trail sections to remove specific invasive plant species. Volunteers will be trained in how to identify and remove these plants. Work gloves and tools can be provided by Scenic Rivers, though volunteers are welcome to bring their own gear.

To participate, volunteers must:

• Be 16 years or older to attend without a supervising adult. Volunteers age 10 to 15 may attend with an accompanying adult(s) to supervise work;
• Be able to hike up to 2 miles to get to designated work areas.

Information. Another session will be held on May 20.

Register here. 

Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a GreenGive Partner.