Join Casey Trees and CCAN as we remove invasive species at one of our protected easement sites – Hellbender Hill!
Over the past few years, we have been working towards restoring the greenspace on this protected conservation easement site by pulling and controlling invasive species. Join us to fight the invasive pressure and contribute to this project.
You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to remove invasives and care for trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will split up into groups and begin working throughout the space.
Register now! Before this event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site.
Who should attend?
Anyone! Open to the general public, you do not need any prior experience to join us and on-site training will be provided.
Requirements
Register: Register in advance. Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.
Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form BEFORE participating in the invasive removal event.
Arrival: Please arrive on time. Check-in opens at 9:30am and all volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at 10am.
Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers may participate with an adult supervisor.
Clothes: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. We recommend long pants and other protections for sun, bugs, and poison ivy.
Shoes: Close-toed shoes are required, boots are preferred over sneakers.
Skills: No specific skills or tools required. Each event starts with a tool safety and planting demonstration. Volunteers work alongside our staff.
Water: Bring a full water bottle! Water will be available on site if needed.
Food: No food will be provided on site, please pack in any food you would like to eat during the event.
Animals: No animals are allowed into the event, except for service animals.
Getting There
Follow 2nd St NE north until you reach the dead end. Look for the Casey Trees registration tent and table. See the map below.
Public Transportation: The nearest bus stop is Riggs Rd NE & South Dakota Av NE, which serves the C71, P15, and P16 bus routes.
Parking: There may be limited street parking available on neighboring streets. More details to follow.
Bike Parking: Bikes can be locked to nearby signs. There is also a Capital Bikeshare dock located at 3rd St & Riggs Rd NE.
Support Casey Trees
Become a Casey Trees Member today and receive some incredible perks and benefits – all while doing your part to help build a greener place to live for us all. Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors and volunteers like you to make our work possible. Thank you for your help!
Questions?
Reach out to friends@caseytrees.org with any questions
