We have been following the Nix the Knotweed management protocols at this preserve and it is time for the third and final cutting of Japanese knotweed for the year!

On Saturday September 16th at 9:00 we plan to meet at the parking lot across from the North Stonington Town Hall (40 Main Street).  Depending on the number of participants, we’ll either walk or carpool (less than a 1/4 of a mile) to the Parke Memorial Preserve, one of several that Avalonia stewards along the Shunock River.  The parking area at the preserve can only safely accommodate 2 vehicles.  There is a fairly steep decline from the trailhead to the work site, but it is otherwise close to and visible from the road.

We hope to spend several hours cutting this hollow stemmed invasive at its base and piling the cut stalks for drying and later removal.

Gloves and bug repellant are recommended. While tools will be provided for your use, feel free to bring your own set of clippers, loppers, or serrated knife to cut the hollow stems of the knotweed.  If you have an old tarp or sheet of plastic that you would be willing to donate to the cause, please bring it along! 

To learn more about this noxious weed and various management and disposal practices, visit the Avalonia Stewardship page. Contact [email protected] for more detail.

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Hope to see you on Saturday!