Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of March 29^th from 9:00 -12:00 at our Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our larger efforts at enhancing wildlife habitat on this beautiful 27-acre preserve!  

For this first phase, work will consist of implementing recommendations associated with the recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessments, in particular the management of invasive plants, primarily Japanese barberry along the brook. This time of year cutting, pulling, and digging out these plants is considered the most effective method.  This is simple and unglamorous work, but with meaningful results as it will set the stage for a later effort at planting native trees and shrubs.  Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices.

The necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves, sturdy and waterproof footwear, and drinking water.  If you have loppers, clippers, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.

Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship, Tobias Glaza at [email protected] for more information.

This Project is supported by Audubon.

REGISTER HERE