Join APABA-VA to volunteer to help remove invasive plant species on the Buttermilk Trail along the James River in Richmond, VA, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM!

Buttermilk Trail West Invasive Plant Removal

James River Park System | http://www.jamesriverpark.org/

We will be removing invasive plants along the Buttermilk Trail to encourage native plant growth and native tree regeneration. We will be working off-trail on uneven terrain and slopes and occasionally around small streams.  This is strictly manual removal, no tools involved. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Long pants that cover the ankle
• Long sleeve shirt
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots

WHAT TO BRING:

• Bottle of water (provided by APABA-VA)
• Snack if you need it
• Your own work gloves if you prefer (work gloves will be provided)

WHERE TO MEET:

The 42nd St Parking Lot across the street from 4318 Riverside Drive, Richmond, VA
https://www.google.com/maps/place/4318+Riverside+Dr,+Richmond,+VA+23225/@
37.5247219,-
77.4789116,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b113d24abef13b:0x3588f2eae1070f
82!8m2!3d37.5247219!4d-77.4767229

NOTE: The 42nd St Entrance is a large, paved parking lot across the street from 4318 Riverside Dr. If the yellow gates are locked, use street parking and meet us in the lot.

For more information about this site and the invasive removal work there: 

Contact: Anne Wright
Email: abwright@vcu.edu

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