Weed Wrangle®, is a citywide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants, such as honeysuckle, Chinese privet, English ivy, and kudzu.
On Saturday, April 7, help The Land Trust for Tennessee clear invasive privet at the historic Conner Toll House on Signal Mountain. Removing harmful invasive plants will make way for native plants and trees to thrive around this historic site. During the morning, Weed Wrangle®-volunteers will learn more about the importance of native ecosystems and practice removing invasive plants common in the area.
What to Bring & Wear:
Tools and snacks will be provided. Please bring gloves if you have them and a water bottle and wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Volunteers must be 12 years or older to participate
Background & History:
This volunteer project is part of The Land Trust for Tennessee’s ongoing efforts to conserve The Conner Toll House, a historic log cabin near the Town of Signal Mountain that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the Civil War, The Conner Toll House served as a message relay station for the Union Army, and following, the location was the home to a toll gate that played a significant role in making transportation possible from Chattanooga across Walden’s Ridge. As an accredited, nonprofit, land conservation organization working statewide, The Land Trust for Tennessee is driven to conserve the unique character of Tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations. The Conner Toll House was formally donated to The Land Trust for Tennessee in late 2017, furthering The Land Trust's conservation goals. Stay tuned for more updates and local events at The Conner Toll House.
For more information, visit us online at LandTrustTN.org.
