Sawyer and Groundswork Project with City of Brighton

	Happens On Sep 9, 2023
	8am - 4pm

Expired

Description

Russian Olives are an invasive species that are not native to Colorado. They inhibit the growth native tree and shrub species by outcompeting them for water, sunlight and nutrients. Volunteers will be cutting down Russian Olives at an Open Space in the City of Brighton. This project combines both invasive species management and ecological restoration.
A Russian Olive is a large tree/shrub that uses a lot of water and outcompetes many native riparian native plant species. They also have small seeds that contain an above average salt content, this effects the growth of other plant species under the trees where the seeds tend to fall. Removal of these trees from drainages and low lands has shown to be an effective way of encouraging more growth of native grasses and forbs.
Volunteers would use hand tools, such as loppers and hand saws, to trim the bottom 3-5ft of each tree and then Sawyers will come behind with a chainsaw to remove the tree. City of Brighton staff will then use a new herbicide application process called dabbing to treat the stump and eliminate future growth.

	16 and older
	Register by Sep 8, 2023
	Is Outdoors
	Inclement Weather Plan: Seek shelter and wait out the weather, keep an eye on the radar and proceed when safe.
	Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
	Wear close toed shoes
	Coffee & snacks will be provided
	Wear long sleeve shirt and long pants

889 Kinglet Ct
Brighton, CO 80601