Herbicide Workshop

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jun 5, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9am - 11am

Description

Join us for an educational session about the use of herbicides on our park. Learn how to properly mix, use, and evaluate the effectiveness of herbicides and their use against invasive species. After the learning about herbicides and application methods, get hands-on experience with herbicide use while helping treat our wetland area. This is a perfect opportunity for people looking to build their experience and skills in habitat management.

The Herbicide Workshop will meet at the Wetland Trailhead at 9am on Friday, June 5th. This program will be in coordination with Quail Forever and their habitat management team.

This program requires special eligibility criteria, please visit our website for more information about the program's accessibility needs. Guests will be hiking varied amounts, expect around 1 to 2 miles of hiking.  Guests will need to carry a backpack spray, typically weighing between 20 to 30 lbs.bs when completely full. Accommodations can be made for people unable to carry the backpack sprayer. 

Please wear closed-toed shoes and wear clothing that can get dirty. Please wear long-sleeves and pants. Guests are recommended to bring their own gloves. Any additional safety gear will be provided. 

Participants must register to participate due to liability waiver requirements and a limited number of backpack sprayers.

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Jun 5, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: none
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Requires: Regular Service Volunteer (RSV) Application

Location

Get Connected Icon 4201 Nashville Hwy
Chapel Hill, TN  30642