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Atlantic Beach volunteers prepare for winter invasive removal, tree giveaway this weekend
Summary
Committee members confirmed spring invasive-plant removal planning (Feb. 21–28), finalized weekend logistics for a near-term tree giveaway, and asked volunteers to bring paper bags, gloves and to sign up for early shifts.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee reviewed volunteer logistics and upcoming community events during its Oct. 22 meeting, including a spring weed-wrangle schedule and immediate preparation for a tree giveaway.
A volunteer coordinator and staff said the Friends of Hell Park invasive removal is slated for Feb. 21–28 next year; they will coordinate dates with other city events to avoid conflicts with the extension office plant sale and the Master Gardener calendar. Staff asked members to consider holding a ‘weed wrangle’ focused on specific areas in late winter.
This weekend: staff reported the tree giveaway trees will be delivered on Thursday and the committee will set up on Sunday morning. Volunteers were asked to bring paper bags for mulch, gloves and to report for morning shifts (an example shift noted was 8:30–10:30 a.m.). Staff said they will provide a tent, table, and informational materials and will collect minimal contact information for distribution purposes.
Why it matters: The tree giveaway and coordinated invasive-plant removals are part of the committee’s community-engagement and canopy-expansion work. Members also noted these events are opportunities to collect front-yard tree applications and hand out care information to residents.
What’s next: Staff will circulate final logistics and a volunteer schedule; members agreed to publicize the events and to circulate a QR code and application link for residents.
