Later this month, Wild Ones members, members of the Garden Club of Allegheny County’s Native Plant Initiative, and DCNR will join forces to fight invasive plants and care for the native plant beds at Point State Park. Work will take place on June 29th, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
You can commit to just a few hours, or the entire day. We are excited to work together with these great organizations, to beautify a featured public space in our city. Carpooling is encouraged, and information on free parking will be supplied to registered volunteers.
Point State Park will supply any gardening tools such as rakes, wheelbarrows, plant disposal bags, etc.
Please bring with you:
- Proper clothing for the weather
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- A hat or other sun protection
Optional items to bring include:
- Gardening Gloves
- Personal gardening tools
- Kneepads
What to Expect:
- Hand pull smaller invasive species before they go to fruit/seed
- Remove invasive buckthorn trees and other woody invasives
- Apply herbicide to woody invasives
- Good opportunities for community building
Please RSVP by Friday June 28th.
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