Thursday, June 25, 2009

Bryan Park Creek Naturalization Maintenance

Reminder from Tonia:
Wednesday, July 1

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department earned Community Wildlife Habitat certification from the National Wildlife Federation last year. The Bryan Park Creek naturalized area played a key role in certification and requires periodic maintenance to control invasive species and ensure native plant success.

Duties: Volunteers assist with monthly upkeep of this natural area! Help maintain the native plants along beautiful Bryan Park Creek.

Program Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

Location: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St. — Henderson Shelter

Age of volunteers: 12 yrs. and up (Children under age 12 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.)

Number of volunteers: 5-30

Other: Sign up individually or as a group.

From the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Program Guide:

The Bryan Park Creek naturalized area requires periodic maintenance to control invasive species and ensure native plant success. Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly upkeep of this natural area. Workdays take place on the first Wednesday of each month, April-October. We meet at the Woodlawn Shelter at 5:30 p.m. and work until 7 p.m. Call Steve Cotter at 349-3736 for additional information.

Dates: 5/6, 6/3, 7/1, 8/5, 9/2, and 10/7
Ages: For all ages.
Location: Bryan Park, Woodlawn Shelter

1 comment:

Mary Miller said...

Thanks, Tonia, for the reminder about this important project!