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GROW Enrichment Urban Forestry Work Day 2026
Do you have an interest in preserving our city’s natural spaces for future generations? If so, look no further than GROW!
At GROW, we are building the city’s first permaculture park space. This means we are creating an urban space where woodlands are maximized and food systems are integrated throughout the space we manage. It’s our goal to demonstrate sustainable urban food cultivation practices that maximize space, improve soils, and conserve resources such as water.
Urban Forest Restoration at GROW
Our project site at Two Rivers Park covers almost 14 acres worth of the park. Both of our forest parcels have been severely affected by invasive non-native plant species. These plants ultimately have a negative impact on the wildlife that depends on this system by outcompeting native flora for resources. At GROW, we’ve taken on the ambitious task of eradicating these species and replanting native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Here are some typical tasks associated with this kind of volunteer work
- Using pruners, loppers, or Uprooter tools to remove invasive plants
- Widening existing hiking trails by removing vegetation (thereby allowing access to new areas where we can begin reforestation efforts)
- Spreading wood chip mulch
- Planting new native and fruit bearing trees
Special skills you might learn or get to practice
- Agroforestry and permaculture style farming techniques
- Learning about various tools used for invasive plant control and Agroforestry
- Identification of native plants and our top 3 invasive non-native plants: Bush Honeysuckle, Chinese Privet, and Euonymus vine
- Witness goatscaping in action! This year we are bringing our goats on site to help tackle the invasive plant problem
Need-To-Knows
- There is no running water or electricity at GROW. Volunteers should bring their own water bottles and charge their phones before arrival.
- There is no shelter from severe weather at GROW. In the event of severe weather on a scheduled workday (lightning, impending severe thunderstorm, or tornado watch/advisory) this event will be canceled.
- Volunteers should wear protective clothing appropriate for outdoor work including pants to protect legs, closed-toed shoes, breathable shirts for comfort in outdoor weather and protection from sun/brambles/stinging insects.
Parking
***IMPORTANT NOTE - The address that will initially be sent after you sign up is NOT the location for this event. Please look out for an email from volunteer@growenrichment.org a few days before the event for exact directions to our parking lot.***
Environment & Sustainability
Animals, Visitors & Travelers, Neighborhoods & Communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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