Are you interested in learning how to identify and control invasive plant species?
The Boxborough Land Stewards has just joined the “Weed Warriors” program managed by our regional land trust organization, Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT). The goal of this program is to have a unified force of trained volunteers to tackle invasive species management throughout the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord River (SuAsCo) Watershed.
Two new events have been added! No experience necessary! May 16th and May 20th at 9:00 am.
The following two “kickoff” events have been scheduled at the Patch Hill Conservation Land trailhead on Liberty Square Road just north of Benjamin Drive.
- Tuesday, April 28, 10 AM – 12 Noon: Training walk to learn how to identify common invasive plant species such as Asiatic Bittersweet, Burning Bush, Glossy Buckthorn, Multiflora Rose, and Honeysuckle. This walk will be led by SVT staff member Sam Rogers and Boxborough’s Land Stewards Coordinator Dave Barnett. Recommended strategies for managing these invasive species will be discussed.
- Saturday, May 2, 9-11 AM : Initial “work party” to remove invasives, with the primary focus on cutting and pulling Asiatic bittersweet vines. All necessary tools will be provided, although you are welcome to bring your own pruning shears and/or hand saws. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and work gloves.
- JUST ADDED: Sunday, May 3rd, 9-11AM: follow up “work party” to remove invasives – same as Saturday!
Please contact Land Stewards Coordinator Dave Barnett at dbarnett@boxborough-ma.gov if you plan to attend either or both of these events, or are interested in learning more about the Weed Warriors program and being informed about future training or work events.
