Work with Parks Staff to open up clearance on a section of trail connecting Hinkle Garden and Mirror Lake. Project tasks will primarily focus on invasive species removal.
FREE PIZZA and drinks will be provided by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation for volunteers at noon.
Meet at the Retaining Wall Parking Lot on Martin Drive (39.110982, -84.492937).
Contact Kate Gille at 513-702-6240 with questions.
Non - native plants such as Honeysuckle (and Bamboo at this site) grow aggressively in this climate and create real problems for our native ecosystem. These invasive plants choke out the natural growth of native plants that provide more for a healthy under story and more for local wildlife. These aggressive and hardy plants also create safety concerns in our parks, obstructing sight - lines and creating cover for criminal activity. Your service will be beneficial for the overall safety of the park as well as an impact on Parks beautification and conservation efforts.
Volunteers should be prepared for the weather in lightweight clothing, wear long pants and layers (long sleeves), close-toed shoes are required. Suggested: refillable water bottle - there will be water cooler on site for volunteers to fill a bottle. Cincinnati Parks discourages single - use plastics.