Joshua Tree Invasive Plant Patrol - 11/14

This opportunity is open to applicants through Saturday 11/7. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information by 11/9.

Join Joshua Tree National Park staff on our search to identify and remove invasive plants that negatively impact native plants in the park! Volunteers and staff will scout for and remove invasive mustards. This work will help park staff track the occurrences of these plants and reduce their impact on the ecosystem. This project involves physical labor including hiking up to 3 miles, repeated bending/crouching, using clippers, and carrying up to 10 pounds of plant matter in a bag.

Date: Saturday, 11/14

Start time: 9 am

End time: 2 pm

Meeting location: TBD - location in Joshua Tree National Park

Activities include:

• Hiking up to 3 miles on rocky, cross-country desert terrain
• Visually searching for specific invasive plants
• Clipping parts or all of individual plants as instructed
• Carrying up to 10 pounds

Volunteers must:

• Live within 2 hours of the park 
• Provide their own transportation to and from work sites 
• Be able to:
  • Safely hike on uneven terrain for 3 miles
  • Be mindful of weather conditions and dress accordingly
  • Follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment to avoid injuries
  • Follow survey and plant removal protocol as directed by park staff

Participation is limited, so volunteers must register for the project beforehand. Remove these invaders with the team! 👾