As the season changes from winter to spring, many people start to think about starting their gardens.  Whether you plant flowers and ornamentals or fruits and vegetables, invasive plants can be the death-knell to your crop.  The City of Duluth has the same problem;  That's why they're looking for your help.

The Duluth Invaders, a service initiative of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division, is excited to announce a call for volunteers to serve on a new R2ED Team. R2ED Team members (or “Rapid Response and Early Detection” Team members) will support the City of Duluth’s effort to educate the public on the harmful impacts of non-native, invasive plants, as well as have a hand in pushing back invasive terrestrial plants from City park land.

The goal of the Duluth Invaders service initiative is to support invasive species eradication, native habitat restoration and community education on the negative impacts of invasive, non-native plants. R2ED Team projects can take place in parks, trails, and other public property close to one’s home or a favorite spot.

R2ED Team members are asked to volunteer a minimum of 3 - 5 hours a month. Interested R2ED Team members are asked to submit an application by Friday, April 3rd, 2015 and will be required to attend a three-hour training in mid-April. The exact time and date of the training will be determined based on the availability of our R2ED Team members.

If you'd like to help out you can find an online application by clocking here.  Or, call 218-730-4334.

 

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