Event Details
- Date: 10/22/2026 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Host: Partners for Environmental Justice
- Address: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
- Event Website
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Join Partners for Environmental Justice and the City of Raleigh’s Parks Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Crew for a GSI Warrior service project at John Chavis Memorial Park.
This hands-on volunteer opportunity will focus on planting native species within existing GSI devices to improve stormwater management, support wildlife habitat, and enhance the health of our local environment. If time allows, participants will also assist with removing invasive plant species that threaten the long-term success of these spaces. Along the way, volunteers will learn how nature-based stormwater solutions improve water quality, support healthy ecosystems, and create more resilient communities.
This service project is a great opportunity to:
- Get hands-on experience planting native species in Green Stormwater Infrastructure areas.
- Learn how native plants contribute to cleaner water, healthier habitats, and more sustainable landscapes.
- Help remove invasive species that can negatively impact local ecosystems.
- Discover how rain gardens, bioretention areas, and other GSI practices manage stormwater runoff.
- Understand the role of Green Stormwater Infrastructure in improving water quality and reducing flooding.
- Support environmental justice and community-centered stewardship efforts.
- Meet neighbors, connect with City staff, and spend meaningful time outdoors.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure uses soil, plants, and natural systems to capture, filter, and absorb stormwater runoff from roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and rooftops. These practices help reduce pollution, restore natural water cycles, and create healthier green spaces in our neighborhoods. By participating in this service project, you’ll help maintain and strengthen these important community assets while supporting environmental resilience and community-based stewardship throughout the Walnut Creek watershed.
