Paper Street Invasive Plant Removal

The community has been building a vision for the paper street behind The Scrap Exchange for months, and now it's time to do the groundwork that makes it possible.

Invasive plants like kudzu, wisteria, English ivy, and knotweed have taken over the forested area around the paper street, making the space harder to use, harder to maintain, and harder to reclaim for the community. Before this land can become what the Lakewood neighborhood has been imagining, these plants need to go — roots and all.

In partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful, echo is hosting three volunteer invasive plant removal days in July. Led by IPR Leader Megan Brame, we'll be using a removal method that gets the roots out so invasive plants don't grow back. The more volunteers we have, the faster we can clear the way.

Project Dates:
🗓 Sunday, July 12 | 9–11am
🗓 Sunday, July 19 | 9–11am
🗓 Saturday, July 25 | 9–11am

Location:
The Scrap Exchange | 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Volunteers will meet on the right side of The Scrap Exchange parking lot.

What to Wear and Bring:
👟 Sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots
👖 Pants and long sleeves
💧 Reusable water bottle
✂️ Tools and gloves will be provided — if you have your own labeled pruners or saws feel free to bring them

How to RSVP:
Email Megan Brame at meganbrame.pac@gmail.com with at least 48 hours notice before the date you plan to attend.

Please note: This event is not recommended for youth under the age of 13.

This is part of the ongoing Paper Streets civic design project led by echo's teens and Youth Advisory Council in partnership with the City of Durham and The Scrap Exchange.