Invasive Species Removal – Birch Island Woods Conservation Area

Help Restore Birch Island Woods by volunteering to remove buckthorn from the BIWCA. Buckthorn is an invasive species, that left to its own devices will prevent the growth of the next generation of native plants and trees in forests and woodland areas.

Meet at the intersection of Birch Island Rd. and Harlan Dr. (on the south side of the BIWCA).

Just bring yourself and your favorite buckthorn busting tool (sorry, chainsaws are not allowed). Electric pruning shears and reciprocating saws are permitted. A limited amount of pruning saws and loppers will be available to borrow. A brief review on how to identify buckthorn and instructions for cutting or pulling will be provided. We will walk a short distance to the buckthorn location and will be working off-trail. Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants.

All participants must sign a volunteer waiver form, which will be available at the event site. Participants must be 12 or older.