Rip Out Invasive Plants along Old Cedar Lane

We will uproot invasive trees from the woods along Old Cedar Lane and plant seeds for native trees and even a few native plants. Bring the whole family—I can give every one of them something to do.

Some of our activities will take us into the brush, so wear long pants and sturdy shoes if you would like to do any of these:

• Uproot invasive trees. I’ll provide the tools, but if you can bring a digging fork I could put you to work using it.
• Dig out Nandina (Nandina domestica). I will provide mattocks, but if you have one and want to bring it I can put you to work with it.
• Girdle glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum) or Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis). I will provide all tools for this activity.
• Plant understory plants. I will provide digging tools, but feel free to bring one of your own.

I will also provide leather work gloves and gardening gloves, but if you have a favorite comfy pair, bring them!

We will also have activities that you can do without getting into the brush:

• Gathering seeds from native plants.
• Scattering seeds of native plants—maybe some of the same seeds you just gathered, but I have a lot of other seeds, too.
• Picking up trash. There always seems to be some. I will provide trash grabbers and trash bags.

So if you must come out in your shorts and flipflops or Crocs, you can still help! Otherwise, dress for the weather.

Bring a full water bottle, too.