We need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field. These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive. Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants. The invasive plants are harmful to our ecosystem and will create a monoculture if not removed/cut. These invasive plants include multiflora rose, wineberry, and Japanese honeysuckle to name a few.
Starting in May, this opportunity will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. for two hours. The opportunity lasts until November 23rd and starts again in spring 2025.
No experience is necessary! You only have to care about our forests, fields and wildlife. Other experienced volunteers will be there to teach you how to identify the plants for removal and how to effectively remove them.
You will need to wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and closed-in shoes. Please bring a bottle of water if you think you will need to hydrate. Work gloves and tools will be provided.
