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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

 

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