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URL:https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/events/restoration-workday-4/
SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Location: Depending on the weather and what the stewardship cre
 w is currently working on volunteers might be removing invasive plants or 
 planting native species in selected locations.\n\nParking: Please park in 
 the main parking lot just past Talahi Lodge. Be aware of children as you a
 rrive and leave as we have camp going on this time of year. \n\nTerrain: 
 The terrain will be mostly easy\, but there are opportunities to remove ho
 neysuckle on steep hillsides. This is natural forest\, so there are many t
 ripping hazards in the form of stumps\, vines\, sticks\, and rocks.\n\nThe
  Job: We will be removing invasive species such as honeysuckle\, oriental 
 bittersweet\, japanese hops\, and beefsteak plant just to name a few. Thes
 e will be removed by hand pulling\, and cutting with loppers or saws. TNI 
 staff members will use herbicide as necessary in very targeted methods. TN
 I staff may be using chainsaws or other power tools during the work day.\n
 \nOr we will be planting native species in our demonstration gardens and o
 ther selected areas. You will be using trowels and other small hand tools.
  Some workdays might also include some weeding of demonstration garden plo
 ts.\n\nWhat to Wear/Bring: Volunteers should wear safe\, sturdy shoes that
  they don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are required\, long sleeves a
 nd a hat are encouraged. Bring a filled water bottle. Please wear any extr
 a safety gear you deem necessary. Basic work gloves and hand tools (lopper
 s and hand saws) will be provided\n\nPlease Note: The ticks are here. Plea
 se bring and use your desired bug spray.\n\nYou can just show up or RSVP H
 ere. If you RSVP you will receive a reminder email a few days before with 
 further details.
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CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
LOCATION:The Nature Institute\, 2213 South Levis Lane\, Godfrey\, IL\, 6203
 5\, United States
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