Learn about both invasive and native plants at Cartier Park with Dave Dister, local botanist and author. Dave will take us on a walking tour of the fall growth in the park. He’ll give information on a variety of invasive species, highlighting the progress that was made last year near the gazebo. He’ll also talk about the native plants that were added last fall. Meet by the Bark Park at the end of Rath Ave. by Lincoln Lake.
This event will be held in fair weather, and sometimes wraps up early, depending on site conditions.
Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be pulling the challenging shrub Japanese Barberry with the Uprooter tool. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start.
Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be pulling mugwort and dames rocket. We’ll also be removing weeds around the gazebo. If we have enough volunteers we’ll break into groups and also remove Japanese barberry in the area. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start.
Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be pulling Garlic Mustard, Mugwort and Dame’s Rocket (often confused with the native Wild Phlox). A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start.
start with Japanese barberry on the bike path. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, gloves and wear long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toed shoes.