Invasive Plant Removal Workday - Fruitlands Museum

Invasive plants are one of the major threats to Massachusetts' ecosystems, and they require a tremendous amount of effort to control and reduce. Invasive plants compete with and displace plants that are adapted to the local environment. Garlic mustard (Allaria petiolata) has become a common invader of New England forest understories and disturbed sites. It forms large patches by spreading tiny seeds that can remain viable for several years.  

Join us at Fruitlands Museum this spring to remove Garlic Mustard on the following dates:
 

• Saturday, May 23rd, 10 am-12 pm
• Saturday, May 30th, 10 am-12 pm
• Sunday, May 31st, 10 am-12 pm

• Park at the main Fruitlands Parking lot (102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA). Overflow parking is located South of the main lot along Prospect Hill Road. 
• We will meet in front of the Admissions/Cafe building at the bottom of the main parking lot at 10am, and walk roughly 0.5 miles to the site.  
• This event includes walking on uneven surfaces, repeated motion and bending, and walking through areas where ticks may be present. 
• Recommended gear includes: long pants, tall socks, sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate layers, sunscreen, water, and snacks.
• Gloves are also recommended as some people report mild skin irritation from garlic mustard. Disposable gloves will be offered to those who need them. 

Removing invasive plants is a fantastic way to directly benefit local plants, animals, and humans. The more hands, the merrier!  

 

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