AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The City of Auburn invites volunteers to gather for an invasive plant removal day on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Work will be from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and volunteers will meet at the parking area at the intersection of Wrights Mill Road and Shell Toomer Parkway.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and gloves
- Extra tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners, lopping shears, and small pruning saws if available
- Volunteers of all ages are welcome, including kids
To spread awareness about how to identify and remove invasive plants, the City of Auburn Tree Commission has partnered with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Chewacla State Park to host an invasive plant removal day. Volunteers will work alongside trained park staff and Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasives including privet, elaeagnus, Callery pear, chinaberry, mimosa and other common problem plants.
More information about this project and the City’s other invasive plant removal can be found at auburnalabama.org/invasive-species.
