We will start by signing waivers then have a brief tutorial on garlic mustard identification. Afterwards we will walk into the woods with bags. We will fill our bags with any invasive garlic mustard spotted. No herbicide application required. Just bring yourself and gardening gloves. A kneeling pad is optional. We will bring digging sticks. …

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Join veterans from Hopkins VFW Post 425 in their National Day of Service - Buckthorn Bust removing buckthorn in the Birch Island Woods Conservation Area. This event is open to family, friends and neighbors! Buckthorn is an invasive species, that left to its own devices will prevent the growth of the next generation of native …

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We will hike slowly for about 1 mile on a dirt loop trail. Along the way we will stop many times to use our senses to appreciate the woods and enjoy the healing power of nature on a beautiful spring day! We will hike rain or shine, but if there is a chance of lightning, …

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We will start by signing waivers then have a brief tutorial on garlic mustard identification. Afterwards we will walk into the woods with bags. We will fill our bags with any invasive garlic mustard spotted. No herbicide application required. Just bring yourself and gardening gloves. A kneeling pad is optional. We will bring digging sticks. …

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