Sat, Aug 19
|Leopold's Preserve
Invasive Pull
Join us and our partners at the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy for an important volunteer opportunity. We will be pulling invasive stiltgrass out of our unique upland depression swamp.
Time & Location
Aug 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Leopold's Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137, USA
About the Event
Activity: We will be uprooting Japanese Stiltgrass and other invasive plants around our sensitive upland depression swamp. We will teach you how to identify and remove the plants - no experience necessary, all ages welcome. Stiltgrass has weak roots and is very easy to pull by hand.
Equipment: Bring a pair of gardening or work gloves to protect your hands. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy close-toed shoes. We will be working off of the main trails, so the ground may be wet, muddy, and uneven.
Supplies: Be prepared for summer conditions! Wear sunscreen and bug spray, and bring plenty of water to drink.