Maintain the Native plantings at Nine Foot Road

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 28, 2023
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Description

Help needed to maintain the new trees and shrub plantings at Nine Foot Road parking lot.  The new trees and shrubs and the deer excluding fencing is being invaded by weedy wines and invasive plants.  Can you spare some time to pull out and cut back the weeds so the native plants can thrive?

When: Saturday October 28 at 9am to 11am. 

Who:  Suitable for individuals, or teams up to ten people.

Wear: long pants and long-sleeved shirt - some of the plants are prickly! Wear closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather.

Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided.

Parking: Nine Foot Road parking lot at 70 Nine Foot Road in Newark.

NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present.  Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.

 

NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND, we will coordinate the details, and we hope to see you soon.

**Active Volunteers and Teams** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing native plants to thrive.

Details

Get Connected Icon 12 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 27, 2023
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The event will be cancelled if there is severe weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon Parking lot at Nine Foot Rd
70 Nine Foot Rd
Newark, DE  19711