February 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help remove invasive plants during the city-wide Weed Wrangle.
Location: Tillie K. Fowler, Nature Center at 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Description: Caesar Weed, Japanese Climbing Fern, Tuberous Sword Fern, Arrowhead vine, Wild taro
Contact Information: Samantha Jones, [email protected], 904-255-6877
Location: Beach and Peach (Southside Community Center, 10080 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246)
Description: Coral ardisia, Japanese climbing fern
Contact Information: Lauren Chappell, [email protected], 904-255-7947
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (long pants and long sleeves are recommended to protect arms and legs). Bring work gloves (if you have them), sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. We will have additional work gloves, equipment, and supplies and will provide snacks and water.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome and are eligible for community service hours. Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or youth leader. Click here to download a waiver.