Earth Week 2023: Beaver Watershed Alliance - Invasive Plant Removal!

This event is part of Earth Week 2023 and is a collaboration between the VAC and Beaver Watershed Alliance!

Where: East Mountain Cemetery, 508 E Rock Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Parking is limited, please carpool (or walk/bike/scoot if possible!) and respect neighborhood areas when parking. If you are unsure on your parking spot, please ask one of the event leaders.)

What to wear: Please wear closed-toed shoes, and long sleeves/pants that you don’t mind getting dirty.

What is provided: Gloves, tools, and water will be provided. Nate Weston, Alliance Senior Geospatial Ecologist, will provide hands-on identification and removal tips for common urban invasive plant species in Northwest Arkansas.

Details: The Alliance is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas African American Heritage Association (NWAAAHA) to host an invasive plant/ underbrush removal at East Mountain Cemetery in Fayetteville to celebrate Earth Week with the Volunteer Action Center. This cemetery dates back to the 1800s and contains the graves of dozens of enslaved African Americans. NWAAAHA is working to restore, preserve, and document the history found in this special place, and your work will contribute to their accessibility to scan for cultural features in the future. Removing invasive plant species is also great for water quality, wildlife, and overall environmental health.

Important: Please do not move or remove any rocks/stones or red/orange flags as these could be the only thing signifying a grave/headstone.