Invasive Plant Removal Community Volunteer Day

Facility

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, it's free to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City,CO

Location

Address

7200 Quebec Street Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Groups, Teens, Families
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About This Position

Invasive plant species are a problem for wildlife, visitors, and native plants. Fight the good fight against them!

Please meet at 9 AM in the Visitor Center Lobby to fill out forms. At 9:15 AM we will depart by car to our project site, Lake Ladora. If arriving after 9:15 AM, please call the Information Desk at 303-289-0232 for up to date information on where to go.


No prior experience is necessary, instruction will be provided. Materials to bring are closed-toed shoes, long pants, gloves if you have your own, protection against the sun, and light jacket. 15 pair of loaner gloves will be available on a first come basis. 

Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This activity is recommended for 8 years and older.

Duties/Activities

Botany
General Assistance
Natural Resources Planning

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