Join LERN and the James River Park Service Invasive Species Task Force as we kick off the third annual Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW), at Pony Pasture with informative nature walks, invasive species quizzes, RVA Goats, volunteer opportunities, and more! This event is family friendly and open to all ages without registration. There is plenty of parking in the Pony Pasture Parking Lot located at 7310 Riverside Drive.

Approximate Schedule:

1PM: Invasive Species Removal Volunteer Event (advance registration required)

1:15PM: Guided Nature Walk led by Joey Thompson of DCR

2PM: Guided Nature Walk led by Kevin Heffernan of DCR

2:30PM: Chat with Kristi Orcutt of RVA Goats about the benefits of using sheep and goats to control invasive plants

For more information about the entire weeklong event: Invasives Week - JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force