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Coronado Historic Site – Invasive Tree Removal
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org; Sue Harrelson, 928-379-1114, s.harrelson@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Twenty-one NMVFO and Friends of Coronado volunteers removed over 400 invasive trees (juniper, tamarisk, Russian olive) from the bosque at the Coronda Historic Site in Bernalillo. They used loppers and hand saws to cut the trees at ground level and piled the cut trees. They also sprayed the remaining trunks of the tamarisk and Russian olive trees with an approved herbicide to prevent sprouting.
Description: Join NMVFO as we remove invasive trees (juniper, tamarisk, Russian olive) from the bosque at the Coronda Historic Site in Bernalillo. We will be using loppers and hand saws to cut the trees at ground level and piling the cut trees. We will also spray the remaining trunks of the tamarisk and Russian olive trees with an approved herbicide.All tools will be provided.
We suggest that you wear boots, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves, hats, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring lunch, snacks, sunblock, and rain gear (if rain is expected), and water.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up below.
The closing date for signups is March 12, 2024.
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Group size: Up to 25. If the project becomes full, please add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot opens up.
Meet at: Visitor Information Center, Albuquerque, NM 87120
How to find us: Look for the signs to the Coronado Historic Site on Highway 550 west of I25. After parking in the parking lot, join us on the patio of the Visitor Center.
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQs or email the project leader.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. On the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.