Weed Wrangle® @ Arbuckle Acres Park

Description

Join us for a hands-on opportunity to help protect our park’s natural beauty by removing invasive plants at Arbuckle Acres Park! Weed Wrangle® is part of a national initiative to preserve public spaces by eradicating harmful plant species. Your help will support the health of our native plants, wildlife, and ecosystems!

Event Details:

  • Event Name: Weed Wrangle®
  • Date: Multiple shifts available
  • Location: Arbuckle Acres Park

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist park staff with the removal of invasive species using hand tools and herbicides.
  • Help restore and protect the park's native plant communities by removing harmful plants like bush honeysuckle, privet, burning bush, and autumn olive. 
  • Follow all safety protocols, including wearing provided safety gear.

Important Information:

  • Volunteers must be comfortable using hand tools and herbicides.
  • Volunteers ages 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please bring your own work gloves; all other safety gear will be provided by Brownsburg Parks.

Whether you're passionate about conservation or just want to get outside and help the community, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join us for a day of teamwork, learning, and fun as we work to protect our cherished green spaces!

Volunteers will receive an email reminder with meeting location and additional details or updates the week of the event. 

Details

Get Connected Icon 13 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: In case of severe weather, this event may be cancelled. Volunteers will receive an email notification with any updates.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear closed toe shoes.
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Location

Get Connected Icon Arbuckle Acres Park
200 N. Green St.
Brownsburg, IN  46112
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Wed Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 16 of 20
Sat Jan 31, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 14 of 20
Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 16 of 20