Date: September 23, 2020

Mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) is a vigorous, barbed vine that smothers other herbaceous plants, shrubs and even trees by growing over them. Growing up to six inches per day, mile-a-minute weed forms dense mats that cover other plants and then stresses and weakens them through smothering and physically damaging them.

Join us for our Work Outside Wednesday volunteer event and help the Greenbelt Educators rid the park of this invader! Be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles.

Register online

Registration: By registering for this event, you confirm that you have read our Covid-19 precautions and media consent. The event is free but registration is required.

Gear: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants and closed-toed shoes (sneakers or boots) are required. Please bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. A long sleeve shirt is recommended for pulling this plant due to the thorns.

Cancellation: This program may be cancelled if registration is too low, or if there is inclement weather predicted on the day of the event. Please ensure that we have your correct information so that we can contact you in the event of a cancellation. As we receive cancellations, names will be added from the wait list. If you know you will be unable to attend, please cancel your registration by emailing sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com or calling (718) 351-3450 ext. 0.

Media Consent: By registering for this program, you are agreeing to have your image used in promotional materials by the Greenbelt Conservancy, including but not limited to, photographs and video. If you choose not to give consent, please let us know by emailing us at sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com before the event.

Covid-19 Precautions:

- By participating in this event you are acknowledging that you and your guests have not experienced a fever, not tested positive for COVID-19, and have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within 14 days of the event. Should you develop symptoms after registration, please cancel your registration by emailing sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com.

- All visitors and staff must wear a mask during the entire event.

- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

- All equipment will be sanitized before and after the event.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 351-3450 ext. 0

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

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