Upcoming Event

Invasive Control at Little Beaver Creek Prairie

23 Sep 2023

09:00 am

Saturday, September 16

Location: Little Beaver Creek Prairie

  • Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Parking: Dayton Islamic School, 3655 E Patterson Rd, 45430 (SEE MAP)
  • Activity: Narrow-leaved cattail control by cutting them down to the ground. Bring your favorite tool for this – manual hedge shears/clippers, machete, or loppers  
  • Notes: Some will be cutting the green stalks down to the ground and the others will haul the cuttings to a designated site.
  • Volunteers needed!
  • The embankment is located on the City of Beavercreek property. Please print, sign and bring the city’s LIABILITY WAIVER. Those working near the embankment must wear a safety vest.
LIABILITY WAIVERS
  • All field volunteers must sign the BCWA liability waiver. If you have not signed it for 2023, please Submit Yours Online.
  • Upon arrival to a volunteer event, please submit your volunteer hours by scanning the QR Code provided by the crew leader. You may also Click Here to Submit Hours.
WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR
  • Water bottle
  • Tools – BCWA has some if you do not
  • Long sleeves and long pants
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Work and/or Rubber boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves

CANCELLATION POLICY – Assume any outdoor activity is cancelled during a thunderstorm or heavy rain.

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