It matters to them
See how these James River Park dwellers are affected by invasive plants.
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The zebra swallowtail cannot reproduce without Spicebush and Sassafras which are its “host plants.”
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Chelone glabra, a showy native plant with white blooms, is being crowded out of its favorite damp haunts by invasive species.
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Spotted salamanders depend on healthy forests and vernal pools for shelter and breeding.
Volunteer Opportunities
See full calendarLove the park? Here's a chance to help
How many volunteers does it take to fight invasive plants, save trees and native plant communities, and restore habitat?
The JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force is a volunteer effort. The park of the future depends on the volunteers of today. It just takes a can-do attitude and willingness to get your hands dirty. We’ll provide the training and tools. Check out our calendar for upcoming work days.
Please do not undertake unauthorized invasive removal in the park system on your own. The Task Force works strategically in targeted places according to evidence-based methods specific to the invasive species, seasonal timing, and other factors, prioritizing key goals and protecting sensitive resources.
See where invasives impact the James River
What's new with the Task Force
Updates on Focus Project Areas
The list of Focus Project Areas is:
- Belle Island
- Pony Pasture
- Chapel Island
- Huguenot Flatwater
- Texas Beach
- Heritage Half Acre (Reedy Creek – Lee Bridge Study Area)
- Reedy Creek
- Buttermilk Trail West
- Wetlands
Updated information coming soon.
