Ring in Springtime and join us for a fun morning filled with plant identification and eradication with our friends from the The Mayor’s Ecological Task Force, Blue Ridge Conservancy, Transition Blue Ridge and The Speckled Trout Outfitters. Volunteers will be focusing on identifying and eradicating non-native plants like barberry, oriental bittersweet, and garlic mustard. We’ll be using a variety of eradication methods such as cut and dab, traditional pulling, and root extraction. We’ll form teams to focus on certain species, and see who can get the most invasive plants off the property!
While these plants are pesky, they’re also delicious and very helpful when prepared properly! We’ll share information on medicinal and culinary uses for the invasives, and maybe even try some out too!
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Any changes will be communicated via email.
Children are welcome but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the workday. Please no pets.
All Volunteers are eligible to receive a complimentary annual membership to MountainTrue. To activate your membership, email members@mountaintrue.org!
