Please join us as we continue invasive removal in Crooked Branch Ravine Park. The buds on trees and shrubs there are just about to burst and will then provide berries and nuts for the critters as well as food for caterpillars.
Moth and butterfly eggs are laid on the plants that the caterpillars of that species will eat; the great majority need natve plants and some of them are picky eaters, requiring certain species. The caterpillars become the primary food source for baby birds. No caterpillars, no baby birds. If the non-native plants are allowed to continue their rampant growth, we will loose many of the plants, including large trees, and the area will not be able to sustain the year round residents and migrant birds that depend on it.
This is important work and we would really appreciate your help.
- Sunday, April 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. or as long as you can stay.
- Bring gloves and hand clippers. An old screwdriver is sometimes helpful for removing ivy from trees; we will show you how.
- We do ask that you bring your own water.
- Bring a friend!
- If you have never done this type of work before we will glady show you what to do.
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