VOL – GISP tallow removal

Date and Time: Saturday, December 17th, 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Coastal Prairie Restoration is “The Big Game” at Galveston Island State Park. We are seeking volunteers for an event to remove invasive Chinese Tallow. Chinese Tallow are a nonnative tree species that unfortunately thrives quite well in Texas. They produce a lot of seeds that are spread by birds and send out roots to grow into new trees. If left unchecked, the coastal prairie would turn into a Tallow forest. Removing these invasive trees from the park is a crucial step in restoring the prairie.

What you need to bring:
Appropriate Clothing – Long pants, long sleeves, tall boots, layers
Bug repellent
Sun block
Canteen
Work gloves if you have them

What we (GISP) will provide:
All necessary tools and equipment
Instruction and Safety Orientation
Work gloves
Bulk Water
Snacks

Location: Prairie Trail and Freshwater Ponds at Galveston Island State Park
Past the Main Entrance for the Bayside of Galveston Island State Park heading west towards Jamaica Beach is a gate that leads onto an unpaved road to a parking lot by the freshwater ponds and Prairie Trail. See map. Directions can also be obtained at Park Headquarters.

Please email Brenna Ceron at [email protected] to confirm your spot in this volunteer opportunity. Thank you for all your help in caring for our park and coastal prairie.

See you at the park!

Taylor Burley Galaviz (she/her/hers)
Park Interpreter
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM 3005 (Termini-San Luis Pass Road)
Galveston, Texas 77554
Work: 409-737-1222