2020 Workdays
**Note - due to Covid-19, the previously scheduled First Saturday events have been cancelled through July. The August 1 event WILL be held but the number of attendees is limited and you MUST register at https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/volunteer **

MC-IRIS is excited to partner with City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation this year to host First Saturday Invasive Control Workdays from March to November! This is a chance to visit and learn about Bloomington’s city parks and then help to control invasive plants at that park. Those who join us will get training on the identification and control of the target species and then they’ll get hands on experience controlling that invasive species. Participants should wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes and bring water to drink. The schedule of work days is below; please register for these work days signing up at https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/volunteer.
2020 Meetings

Note - due to Covid-19, these meetings are now being held online. Email mciris2010@gmail.com to get the link for the meetings.
  • January 8 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • February 12 at 11:30 am, Noodles at 2560 E. 3rd St. (First Quarter Invasive Lunch)
  • March 11 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • April 8 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • May 13 at 11:30 am, Noodles at 2560 E. 3rd St. (Second Quarter Invasive Lunch)
  • June 10 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • July 8 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • August 12 at 11:30 am, Noodles at 2560 E. 3rd St. (Third Quarter Invasive Lunch)
  • September 9 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • October 14 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
  • November 11 at 11:30 am, Noodles at 2560 E. 3rd St. (Fourth Quarter Invasive Lunch)
  • December 9 at 1 to 2 pm, Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St.), Hooker Room (Room 245)
 

SNAYL Day 2020 is May 23!

Sustaining Nature and Your Land Day is our biggest educational event of the year! Come join us at City Hall on May 23 from 9 am to 1 pm. Bring any unknown weeds to the Weed Lab at SNAYL Day to get them identified and a one-on-one consultation with weed control experts.