04/02/2025
Dear Friends,
We are trying something different on April 11th - a FRIDAY - from 9 to noon. We are hoping to get adults who sometimes cannot make it on the weekends. We will be getting rid of INVASIVE plants that are killing our hardwood trees.
If we are successful in getting volunteers on a weekday, we will schedule more in the fall. (This is our last event until Fall due to ticks, snakes, and poison ivy.)
Why remove invasive plant species? Many invasive plants have replaced our native plant species. Our native fauna, including insects, birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and other animals, are dependent on native plants for food and shelter. Native plant loss due to the spread of invasive non-native plants poses a serious disruption to natural ecosystems in NC. Some of these non-natives have been here so long that we don't even realize they are not native. Callery 'Bradford' pear, Chinese privet, Japanese Honeysuckle, english ivy, and Queen Anne's lace have become such common sights that we tend to think of these plants as native, but they are not native and they are helping to destroy our natural forest.
We can use your help eradicating these plants, we will provide the tools needed, gloves, safety vests and goggles. Wear comfortable clothing which includes long pants and long sleeves. Wear close-toed sneakers or work boots. Bring your own water bottle.
Meet at 1320 Lake Dam Road Promptly at 9am.
HERE IS THE REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0105&console_type=event_list&ht=1&event_id=2754&source=Partner
You can also scan the QR code below.
