Play hooky and head for the woods! Join Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the City of Marion for a little volunteer time off (VTO) at Faulkes Heritage Woods.
Volunteers will work together to clear invasive species, including garlic mustard and Japanese barberry, from the forest floor to help native plants thrive. Snacks and good company provided. Volunteers are invited to hike the trail together after the event.
An RSVP is requested for this event.
No experience necessary. Families welcome.
About Faulkes Heritage Woods
Located on the Cedar Rapids and Marion border, Faulkes Heritage Woods is an outdoor gem in one of Iowa's most populous counties. The native woodland along Indian Creek features over 300 plant species, a 1.5 mile walking trail and high-quality wildlife habitat. The land is permanently protected by a conservation easement donated to INHF by sisters Alice Smith and Elizabeth Barry and their nieces, Nancy Thompson and Cynthia Thompson. It is named in honor of Alice Faulkes, the grandmother and great-grandmother of the four women. Now part of the Marion parks system, Faulkes Heritage Woods is owned and managed by the City of Marion.
Please bring:
- Clothes you don't mind getting beat up, work gloves and sturdy shoes
- Hat, bug spray and a water bottle
- All other equipment provided
Details
- No experience necessary
- Families welcome
- You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
Directions
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Questions?
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Louis at mlouis@inhf.org or 515-288-1846, ext. 35