October 2020
Eliza Furnace Trail Cleanup
Get your hands dirty cutting back invasive plants like Japanese Knotweed, removing invasive vines like Oriental Bittersweet, caring for newly planted native trees, and picking up litter on and along the trail. We’ll identify a variety of plant species and discuss newsworthy plants or pests that threaten the health of our riverfront ecosystems. We'll make it easy to maintain appropriate social distance. This event is a great opportunity for first-time volunteers to gain hands-on experience in trail stewardship. Please email…
Find out more »April 2021
Tree Planting on the Eliza Furnace – FULL
Join us out on the trail for a tree planting worday! We'll plant 25 medium-sized trees, each will be 5-10 years old. Don’t worry, holes will be loosened for planting! Some shoveling of mulch and dirt, as well as shifting of trees, will be required. To maintain COVID and other safety requirements: each pod of volunteers must include at least two adults (up to 4 adults) who are comfortable being in close contact (within 1-2 feet) of your individual "pod-members" throughout the…
Find out more »April 2023
Trail Tuesday – Eliza Furnace (4/4)
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday trail care! This opportunity will continue trash and litter collection along the Eliza Furnace section as well as preparing a site for knotweed suppression near the Second Avenue Parking Plaza. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Bring enough water with you for the entire workday. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided. An email will be send the day prior to…
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