We need your help to restore our natural areas!
Join us on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am–12:00pm for a Cache In, Trash Out (CITO) event with a special focus on invasive species removal. This collaborative effort between our Parks Natural Resources Team and the Wastewater Department will focus on removing invasive bush honeysuckle to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
As an official CITO event, participating geocachers will earn their CITO souvenir/token on the geocaching platform — a great way to give back to the trails we love while adding to your geocaching accomplishments!
What We’ll Be Doing:
- Learning how to properly identify invasive bush honeysuckle
- Cutting shrubs down using hand loppers
- Applying herbicide to freshly cut stumps (staff-directed) to prevent regrowth
- Removing and piling brush
No experience is necessary — we’ll provide instruction and safety guidance at the start of the event. This is a great opportunity to learn about invasive species management while making a direct impact in our parks.
What to Bring/Wear:
- Sturdy boots/closed toed shoes
- Long sleeves and pants
- Work gloves (limited extras available)
- Water bottle
What We’ll Provide:
- Tools (hand loppers and herbicide application supplies)
- Safety guidance and instruction
- Water
We’ll meet on-site at 10:00am for a brief welcome, safety overview, and tool distribution before getting started. Volunteers are welcome to participate as much as they’re able during the two-hour window.
