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VOLUNTEER DAY!!! Sign Up and Share! Opportunity Name:Fallon Park Invasive Removal
Go To SIGN UP LINK and scroll to November 15th to register:
https://raleighnc.gov/parks-volunteer
Description:
Join FPGC Members, neighbors, friends, family and City of Raleigh Dist. 4 Parks staff in removing invasive, non-native plant species from Fallon Park. Gain insight on the impact of invasive plants on our environment. Also learn to ID these species and best practices for removal.
Duties and Impact:
Volunteers will use handsaws or loppers to cut and remove invasive plants from designated areas. Only volunteers ages 18 and up will be able to use hand saws.
Invasive species out-compete the native plants that animals rely on for food and shelter. By removing these problem plants, we are giving our native plant and animal species a chance to thrive.
Work Environment:
Volunteers will be working in the woods on uneven terrain. There will not be a restroom on site. The work will be physically demanding.
Requirements:
Ages 16
Signed digital Terms and Conditions or a paper release form. Those under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing which includes long pants and long sleeves
Wear close-toed sneakers or hiking boots
Bring your own filled water bottle and begin hydrating the day before
Other Instructions:
Parking instructions will be sent to registered volunteers
Per department policy, this volunteer opportunity is not to be used towards court-appointed/ suggested community service hours.
Date/Time:
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (arrive at 8:30 for orientation and hot coffee!) REGISTRATION: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-volunteer
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Fallon Park, 2406 Oxford Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608-1538, United States
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