FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2025
City of Charlottesville and Partners Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville, in partnership with Charlottesville’s Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) and other local organizations, is celebrating National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) from February 24 to 28 for the first time ever. This annual recognition highlights the importance of managing invasive plant species that threaten Charlottesville’s urban tree canopy. Through educational events that span over the entire week, local leaders and partners aim to raise awareness and promote accessible solutions to combat invasive species. By working together, the community can protect its urban tree canopy and mobilize community members to be stewards to our natural resources and ensure the City of Charlottesville’s vision: to be a place where everyone thrives.
The community is invited to attend the following events throughout the week of February 24-28:
- Rivanna Master Naturalists Invasives Walk
- February 25, 1:30 PM
- Meet at the golf course by the golf cart storage shed in Pen Park
- Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Invasives Walk
- February 27, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Space is limited, please pre-register HERE (link)
- CHIPP Open House
- February 28, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
- CitySpace (100 5th St. NE)
- Please RSVP HERE (link)
For the full calendar of events throughout the state, please visit https://blueridgeprism.org/nisaw-2025
Media Contact
Gabriel Sherzada
Climate Program Specialist
City of Charlottesville
434-962-3843
sherzadag@charlottesville.gov