You are invited to join us this Saturday August 31 from 9-11am as we work to manage a Japanese barberry infestation at our Pine Swamp Wildlife Corridor. Many hands will make light work and together it is expected that we will make significant progress in controlling this invasive plant species.  Plans are to hand pull and dig out the barberry. If we make short work of it, there’s always some wisteria to cut!  Poison ivy shouldn’t be an issue in this particular area, and the bugs seem to be very mild of late.

We will meet at the end of Merry Lane in Ledyard and walk in 1/10-mile counter-clockwise on the blue trail.  Bring a shovel & loppers. Long sleeves, sturdy footwear, good gloves, and drinking water encouraged. Work at your own at your pace and stay as long as you wish.  Although registration is not required, please consider sending an email to Director of Stewardship ([email protected]) express your interest in attending ( for planning purposes).

Hope to see you on Saturday!