Join us for a native plant rescue! 

A garden of Common Milkweed at a private residence in Pisgah Forest is in need of rescue and relocation! Join us to help dig up these important pollinator plants and a larval host plant of the Monarch butterfly!

Participants are welcome to take rhizomes/plants home to plant or they can help pot them up to be used in native pollinator gardens and restoration sites in the region.

Workday Description:

Volunteers will be digging and potting up Common Milkweed rhizomes.

Volunteers must be able to walk a short distances over relatively level terrain. Please bring a digging tool (shovel preferred) and gloves. Pots will be provided but if you have some at home, please bring them! You will get dirty, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing.

What to Bring:

• Water and snacks
• Work Gloves
• Change of Clothes for Drive Home (recommended)

What to Wear:

• Closed toed shoes that can navigate off-trail terrain and can get dirty
• Work pants or shorts; dress for the weather

For questions or more information, contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org.

Please RSVP below.