Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is seeking volunteers for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Sign-up will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, at the Recreation Field in Chickamauga Battlefield in Fort Oglethorpe. The service project should end around noon. This year, the service project will focus on battlefield restoration with the removal of exotic invasive plant species, such as Chinese privet. Today, the battlefield looks much different than it did during the 1863 battle because of these invasive plants. Removing them helps restore the battlefield to its wartime appearance.

Volunteers are asked to wear clothing appropriate for the weather and that they don’t mind getting a little dirty. All tools, including gloves, will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves if desired. Questions about MLK Day of Service can be directed to the park’s volunteer coordinator, Will Wilson, at will_wilson@nps.gov or 706-866-9241 ext. 137.