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Garlic Mustard Service Project: May 10, 2008

Marlic Mustard   The Fox Valley Sierra Group is sponsoring a garlic mustard pull service project on Saturday, May 10 (11am - 2pm). Garlic mustard is an invasive (non-native) species which often chokes off the native vegetation of an area. By pulling the garlic mustard plant early in spring and removing the root, we prevent it from going to seed and returning to spread and overrun the affected area.

Adults and youth (middle school and older) are invited to participate. Garlic mustard, perhaps knee-height at its tallest, is easy to pull. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring work gloves. Individuals may just show up. Groups please call Dale in advance so that volunteers are appropriately coordinated. For more information or to RSVP call Dale at 920-739-6041 or email at dschaber@athenet.net.

For more information and photos of garlic mustard, see DNR Factsheet on Garlic Mustard


Please join us in the Annual Fox Valley Sierra Group Garlic Mustard Pull on Saturday, May 10 at High Cliff State Park.

WHAT
For those unfamiliar, garlic mustard is an invasive (non-native) species which often chokes off the native vegetation of an area. By pulling the garlic mustard plant early in spring and removing the root, we prevent it from going to seed and returning to spread and overrun the affected area.

WHEN
Saturday, May 10 (11am - 2pm).

WHERE
High Cliff State Park in Sherwood. Meet at the main park entrance (where you would normally pay to get in), but we'll be given special passes to get in free that day.

WHO
The garlic mustard, perhaps knee-height at its tallest, is easy to pull. The only equipment needed will be work gloves and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Adults and youth (grade 5 and up) are invited to join us.

WHY
Join a hearty group of workers accomplishing something tangible for the environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP
Please contact Dale Schaber at dschaber@athenet.net or 920-739-6041. If you RSVP, then I can let you know if there are any changes in plan, and I can also make sure the volunteers are appropriately coordinated. Thanks and see you there!


We are having a Garlic Mustard Pull at High Cliff State Park on May 10, 2008.
The event starts at 11:00 AM and lasts until 2:00 or 3:00 PM. 
 
We will meet at the Park Office at 11:00 AM and then travel to where we will pull
the Garlic Mustard. Please bring work gloves, wear appropriate clothing and a lunch.
I will supply liquid refreshments.
 
You will be able to enter the park without a Park Sticker. Just mention that you are
volunteering to pull Garlic Mustard.
 
If you have any questions, please contact me at 739-6041 or by email. 

~Dale Schaber



Although this is our "Earth Day" project we do this during the month of May so that the plants will be larger and easier to recognize.


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