In the fall, the Newton Conservators Invasives Team works to treat Japanese knotweed before the stalks die back, and then moves on to removal of woody invasives such as buckthorn, burning bush, honeysuckle, barberry, and multiflora rose, and vines such as bittersweet and porcelain berry. Come join us and help keep these invaders out! Wear long pants tucked into socks, closed shoes, and garden gloves. Trash bags will be provided; the City will dispose properly as trash, not as yard waste. New to our invasives sessions? See our FAQs and complete Volunteer Release form.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 10am – 12 noon. We will continue work at the 30 Wabasso St conservation area – buckthorn removal. This parcel, near Rumford Ave and overlooking Purgatory Cove, was acquired by the city several years ago and Newton Conservators holds the Conservation Restriction on it. It is a very pretty spot – but buckthorn has started to invade. We will work with a groups from Boston College Outdoor Adventures to handpull small ones, weed wrench medium sized, and cut and paint the larger ones. Meet at the parking circle at the end of Forest Grove Rd, accessed from Rumford Ave, in Auburndale.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 11am – 1pm. We will work in beautiful Hammond Woods to keep nonnative invasive glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn from taking hold. We will handpull small ones, weed wrench medium sized, and cut and paint the larger ones. We will work with a group from Boston College Ecopledge and other volunteers. Meet on Suffolk Rd (Chestnut Hill) at the path that crosses the MBTA tracks – we will then cross over the tracks and work in Hammond Woods. The closest house address is 217 Suffolk Rd.
Steady rain will cancel our sessions. If in doubt, contact Katherine Howard at 617 721 2571. New to our invasives sessions? See our FAQs and complete the Volunteer Release form.