The Newton Conservators Invasives Team tackles garlic mustard, buckthorn, black swallow-wort, bittersweet, japanese knotweed, and other problems in many of Newton’s open spaces. Come join us! The schedule for this month is listed below (other dates are listed in separate “events” by month). 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. Volunteers should complete this online Release Form or they can do it on site.
This early in the season, we’ll get garlic mustard if it is big enough to pull, pull buckthorn, and/or do trail and garden maintenance and cleanup tasks.
April 19 Sat 9:30-11 Cold Spring Park. (Alan Nogee). Meet at the kiosk at the end of the Beacon St parking lot, close to 1200 Beacon St.
April 22 Tues 9:30-12 Cold Spring Park – with a corporate group (Santander) – additional helpers are needed and welcomed! (Alan and Katherine) Meet at the kiosk at the end of the Beacon St parking lot, close to 1200 Beacon St.
April 27 Sun 9-11 Sawmill Brook. Meet at Vine St entrance, opposite 5 Hollywood Drive.
For questions contact Katherine Howard, 617-721-2571 or email invasives@newtonconservators.org to get on the group email and receive latest updates.
