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VOL – GISP tallow removal
December 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 brenna.ceron@tpwd.texas.gov 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
