Volunteers are needed for local Weed Wrangle events on Saturday, March 2.

The nationwide initiative aims to save public parks and green spaces from invasive species through the removal of harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants.

Heads up, spots are filling quickly. The following parks have volunteer availability:

Bells Bend Park | 9-11 a.m.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | 9-11 a.m.
Green Hills Park | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. + 1-3 p.m.
Long Hunter State Park | 8-10 a.m.
Mill Creek Greenway | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shelby Bottoms | 9-11 a.m. + 1-3:30 p.m.
Warner Parks | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

See the full calendar for opportunities at Beaman Park, Bison Meadow (Forest Hills), Belle Forest Cave, Land Trust of Tennessee, and more.

Pro tip: Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Check individual event pages for additional requirements.