Upcoming opportunities to remove invasive plants and plant native trees
Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) has upcoming service opportunities! Put on some sturdy shoes, grab your garden gloves and help improve the green space of your local communities.
Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 26th 9:00am-12:30pm
Boyer Preserve, 452 E. Park St. Westerville 43081
- Remove honeysuckle bushes and other invasive plants, clean up a hidden woodland oasis and waterways.
Honeysuckle Removal, Friday, Nov. 8th, 9-11am
Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
- Remove honeysuckle along the tree line next to the parking lot near the playground.
Plant 60 Large Trees Saturday, Nov. 9th** 10:00 am -2:00 p.m.
Pathways Park Alum Creek Trail, Final Third Foundation
4475 Sunbury Rd., Columbus 43219
- Dig, plant and water native trees along the Alum Creek Greenway Trail, between Chiller Lane-Easton Way.
- Volunteers – please wear sturdy work clothes and footwear. Bring your own beverage container, favorite gloves, and long shovel for tree planting. FACT will provide some loaner tools, gloves, snacks & beverages.
- **Make up & rain date – Sunday, Nov. 10th, or the following weekend
Learn more about FACT here.