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Meadowbrook Monday

October 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Free
We’re looking for Woody Warriors to kick off our autumn invasive management work on the ADA Trail at Meadowbrook!

It’s getting close to that time of year when we turn our attention to taking out species with woody stems.  Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to thrive here. Volunteers did an outstanding job last year of canvassing the entire area in and around the Americans with Disabilities Act accessible trail. We’re going to keep that momentum rolling this year by covering the area again, cutting the stems and vines that grew this season and hitting those we may have missed last year.

Volunteers Kevin Finley, Elaina-Chavez, and Bob Schacht cut down invasive plants along the ADA Trail last year.
The red arrow shows just one season’s growth of a multiflora rose stem on the ADA Trail.

Be prepared to work outside and dress appropriately for the weather. Conditions on the workday may be wet and will likely be chilly.  Volunteer workdays are held in all types of weather, although if conditions become hazardous during or leading into the workday, we may be forced to cancel abruptly. Your safety is our first concern! We will provide all the necessary equipment, gear, light snacks, and water. We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle!

So that we can best plan for Meadowbrook Monday, please RSVP through the website form below. Question? Call the office at 219-242-8558 or email volunteer@heinzetrust.org.

Please fill out the online Volunteer Application prior to attending. We will also have hard copies for you at this volunteer event. Stop by to lend a hand and chat with our staff about other opportunities that can flex your skills and fulfill your interests!

 

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