Join us on Saturday March 7th at 10:00am at the picnic tables near the Bunkum Cave Loop trailhead for our Weed Wrangle event!
This is a one-day volunteer effort to clear non-native species from our trails. We will be clearing a section of the Storybook trail as an on-going effort to restore the pollinator garden. Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment, pruning shears, or limb loppers.
Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Don’t forget your water, snacks, and gloves if you have them! Depending on the weather you may also want to bring a hat, bug spray, and sunscreen. This event is from 10:00am to 12:00pm but you are able to volunteer for the amount of time that works for you.
In the event of inclement weather this program will be cancelled.
Please find the Essential Eligibility Criteria in the pdf for this below.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park
Trail Work
Program participants will need to be able to do the following independently or with assistance of a companion or adaptive equipment:
· Understand and follow directions to avoid and/or manage risks.
· Tolerate the elements including temperature for 1-5 hours (depends on volunteer commitment).
· Preform self-care including maintaining nutrition and hydration, personal hygiene, and managing existing medical conditions.
· Be able to identify and recognize environmental risks, including potential hazardous animals, insects, and slippery terrain.
· Move over uneven, packed soil terrain for 0.50 mile for Storybook trail or 1.25 miles for Bunkum Cave Loop trail.
· Engage in service-learning projects such as building, digging, lifting, painting, construction, and clean-up for up to 5 (five) hours depending on volunteer commitment.
· Wear all protective gear recommended or required for the work/service, including but not limited to protective eyewear, face mask or shield, gloves, helmet, footwear.
· Work responsibly and reliably with minimal supervision and/or on a team.
Should you need additional assistance to participate; please contact the park office.
