40th Anniversary Events

Invasive Plant ID and Workday at James River Park

Natural Heritage has been actively volunteering to help the James River Park System (JRPS) remove invasives from a small portion of JRPS and monitoring the results. Participants will be able to learn to identify many invasive and problematic species and how to control them safely. Staff experts from JRPS and Natural Heritage will be on-site to lead the activity, answer questions, and teach identification skills.

Tools, work gloves, and other instruction will be provided by staff on site.

Other Details

Registration required: Register here.
Please also register with the James River Park sign-up
Participants will be asked to sign a volunteer waiver for DCR upon arrival to the event.
Date: April 29, 2026. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 2 hours
Raindate April 30th
Location: JRPS Richmond, 26th & Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA, 23225
Maximum capacity: 15
Age: 18 and up
Pets: No
Clothing: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy and comfortable shoes.
Supplies: Bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Participants should be able to:

Understand and follow directions to avoid/manage risks.
Tolerate the elements including temperature for the duration.
Traverse unpaved and uneven trails.

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