Volunteer Efforts to Remove Invasive Species Nov 8-16

Contributed by Susan Posey, Redeemer Lutheran, McLean

A local volunteer group, Fairfax Tree Rescuers, has launched an initiative called the Fairfax Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM).  They will be holding a number of removal events throughout Fairfax County the week of November 8 through 16, 2025.

Volunteers are asked to register for the events and to wear long sleeves, closed toe shoes and insect repellant.  Tools from home, such as loppers, clippers and pruning saws are welcome, but no power tools, please.  For a complete list of the PRISM events this week and to register, please visit:  www.fairfaxprism.org/upcoming-events.  You can also sign up for their newsletter.

The Fairfax County Park Authority also has a volunteer program for invasive plant removal on its properties.  You can learn more about the program at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/invasive-management-area.

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This blog post is the expressed opinion of its writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Tysons Interfaith or its members.