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Invasive, exotic plants threaten to harm Big Meadows and other special places, choking out important native species. You can help!
Shenandoah National Park invites you to strike back against invasive exotic plants. Join us for good old hard work helping to control the plants that threaten Shenandoah National Park's special places.
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WHEN: Summer Saturdays, Session 1 -- 10 AM; Session 2 -- 2 PM
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LOCATION: Byrd Visitor Center at Big Meadows (milepost 51 along
Skyline Drive)
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ACTIVITIES: Plant identification & exotic plant control
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ATTIRE: Dress for field work - long pants, shoes and socks.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Shenandoah National Park
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekends |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Interns |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Multi-lingual |
| Children (5-12) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Families |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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Contact Person:
James Akerson, Project Manager, (540) 999-3496, (email this person)
Address:
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3655 U.S. Highway 211-E
Luray, VA 22835
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/shen
Miscellaneous Information
| CRM Friendly? |
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No |
| For Spanish / non-English speakers? |
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Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible? |
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No |
| METRO rail accessible? |
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No |
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