Ivy Brigade
Position Description
Goal of Position: To learn invasive plant identification, the proper removal of invasive plants, and why we remove them here at Cylburn.
Timeframe:
Number of Volunteers: Open
Length of Commitment: Minimum of 8 months (growing season)
Estimated Total Hours: 3 per week
Scheduling: Third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Worksite: Cylburn Arboretum grounds
Qualifications Sought:
- Ability to work in small groups
- Tolerant of variable temperatures
- Interest in a wide variety of plants (previous knowledge helpful but not necessary)
- Interest in invasive plant species and the removal of them
Benefits:
- Training - an opportunity to learn about invasive plants
- Exposure to a variety of flowers and plants
- Meeting and working with people with similar interests