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Join Western Cuyahoga
Audubon as we go out into nature and restore biodiversity, one plant at a
time
December 5, 2009, Saturday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Rocky River Nature Center parking lot
Join the Green Team!
Today we join Dave Dvorak and Nature Center volunteers. Buckthorn
will removed using clippers and a weed wrench. Equipment will be
provided. Dress for the weather.
April 17, 2010 Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wendtwood, Lorain County
Along the west branch of the Rocky River
RSVP by calling: 440-759-8220,
a map will be forwarded to participants.
Western Reserve Land
Conservancy and Cleveland Museum of Natural History staff will join us on this privately owned conservation easement
property. Enjoy a wonderful hike as we scout for Garlic Mustard. Hopefully we’ll see
the Trumpeter Swans.
April 24, 2010 Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
April 25, 2010, Sunday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bacon Woods, Lorain County Metro
Parks
There are two
opportunities to pull Garlic Mustard this weekend. We will celebrate HerbFair with Lorain Metroparks. Bacon Woods is an amazing place with
many types of spring wildflowers. Join us in our efforts to maintain the
diversity.
August 7, 2010, Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
South Chagrin Arboretum,
Cleveland Metroparks
The sixth Annual Cranberry liberation pull. Join us as we remove the
invasive Buckthorn that is trying to crowd out the native Cranberry.
Take 480 east to 422 (near 271). Quickly exit at Miles Road. Turn
right (east) onto Miles. Go past Look About Lodge, turn right (south) on
Sulphur Springs Drive. Turn right on Hawthorn and a quick left onto
Arbor Lane. The Arboretum parking lot is on the left.
Other weeding
opportunities:
May 1, 2010, Saturday 10:00
am to 2:00 pm
Medina Sanctuary
Along the west branch of the Rocky River
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Free but registration required
Call 216-231-4600 x3214
http://www.cmnh.org/product/EDAFT093/GarlicMustardPullMedina.aspx
Saturday May 8, 10:00 am - Noon
Garlic Mustard Pull
Save the date for our 10th annual community
pull!
Grab your garden gloves and boots and join the
volunteer effort to round up the invasive Garlic Mustard weed. This
"alien" species is spreading through our natural areas and competing for
space and nutrients with the native spring wildflowers. Hand pulling
before the seeds are set is necessary to control the spread of Garlic
Mustard and must be continued each year until the seed bank is depleted.
Meet at the trail head behind the baseball fields to receive
instructions and coordinate efforts.
Many hands make light work: Recruit your
friends, family and neighbors.
Many hands make light work: Recruit your
friends, family and neighbors.
Lesser Celendine is quickly taking over the Rocky
River Metroparks and has invaded the Vermilion River, Doan Brook, and
Chagrin River areas. It's the beautiful yellow flower in April that
really doesn't belong in Ohio. It's a real tough plant to get rid of,
click on the link to learn more:
http://www.fosc.org/CelandinePartI.htm
Pick up a Native
Plant card at one of our Programs.
Any questions you can reach
Terri Martincic at 440-759-8220 or or email to NaturenutATwowway.com.
For information from The Cleveland Museum of Natural
History on native and invasive plants.
Click here
For more information about invasive plant species
see the Ohio Invasive Plants Council website at
http://www.oipc.info/.
For weeding opportunities in the Cuyahoga Valley
National Park
Click Here.
Want to know more about the alien and noxious plant
species, Giant Hogweed.
Click here for a fact sheet distributed by Michigan. Giant Hogweed has been
found in Ohio too.
Did you know that the native West Virginia
White butterfly die when it eggs are laid on Garlic Mustard. The
West Virginia White looks like the familiar Cabbage Moth but the West
Virginia White is found in the woods. For more information about this
native butterfly
click here.
Invasive Plant Recon Team Volunteer: Do you want to assist
Cleveland Metroparks manage for a natural and healthy ecosystem? Do you
have an interest in plants, are able to hike variable terrain and orient
yourself with a map and/or GPS? If so, consider becoming part of the
first group of Invasive Plant Recon Team Volunteers
Beginning in 2009, Cleveland Metroparks Natural Resources Department
will develop and implement a Recon volunteer position to assist in its
Invasive Plant Management Program (IPMP). The IPMP was created to
systematically remove and manage invasive plant species within the Park
District, which ideally, will help to nudge nature to a more natural and
healthy state.
Invasive Plant Recon Team Volunteers, 16 years and older, are needed
to scope out and assess areas before and after plant management
(herbicide application) to identify pockets of native versus non-nativeplants.
Volunteers must have an interest in plant identification, physical
ability to hike variable terrain and basic map, orienteering and/or GPS
knowledge. Volunteer activity will vary from season to season.
A two-day (6 hours each) required training will be held in February
and March 2010. Anyone interested in this activity must apply. For an
application or additional information, contact Heather at 216-635-3258
or hat@clevelandmetroparks.com.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has."- Margaret Mead
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Buckthorn winter ID © Terri Martincic
Garlic Mustard 101 © Terri Martincic
Garlic Mustard in Virginia Bluebells © Terri Martincic
Buckthorn fruit © Terri Martincic
Weeders at South Chagrin © Terri Martincic
Lesser Celendine close-up © Terri Martincic
Invasive Plant Management Area flagging with Lesser
Celendine © Terri Martincic
Weeder Leader Terri © Bill Agardy
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