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Tag Archives: garlic mustard
Observations Made on Visit to Duck Pond Springs
During a routine observational visit to the Duck Pond Springs today I was surprised to find the area overgrown with the aquatic weed, watercress (Nasturtium officinale) and a variety of other non-native pest plants that are well-established in the surrounding … Continue reading
Friends of Lake Wingra Spring Events Announced
This morning we have a guest post from the Volunteer Coordinator of the Friends of Lake Wingra (FoLW) announcing some of their upcoming spring events. “Good Morning from Friends of Lake Wingra! We have several events coming up to let you … Continue reading
Work Party for Gardens at the Prospect Street Ramp Saturday May 16, 2015
The Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association sends along a reminder of the work party this Saturday at the Prospect Street ramps to the SW Bike Path. “Weeds in the gardens surrounding the Prospect Street ramps are really growing during this lovely spring … Continue reading
Posted in Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association, Garlic mustard control, Pest species, Regent Neighborhood Association, SW Bike Path, Volunteer opportunity
Tagged civic engagement, Community based restoration, DMNA, Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association, garlic mustard, Pest species, Prospect Street, Prospect Street ramps
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April Cleanup in Glenway Prairie Areas: Saturday April 11th
by Sandy Stark, DMNA Path Chair Greetings volunteers! Barring serious rain, this Saturday morning April 11, will be the first of our work events of the season. We will start at 10 am, going to noonish, at our site at intersection … Continue reading
Garlic Mustard: Cause or Symptom of Forest Ecosystem Disruption?
Garlic mustard pulling season is nearly upon us here in the Upper Midwestern United States, where attacking the pest plant has become a spring ritual. As winter slowly recedes and spring drifts in on cold misty rains, dormant second-year garlic … Continue reading
Posted in Basic assumptions of restoration ecology, Ecological restoration, Garlic mustard control, Pest species, Restoration ecology
Tagged Alliaria petiolata, civic engagement, ecological restoration, garlic mustard, Pest species, Restoration ecology, Restoration Volunteers, White-tailed deer
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Madison Area Weed Warriors
Wisconsin March 14, 2014 Here in central Wisconsin there has been at least 1″ of snow cover since December 9, 2013–a total of 96 consecutive days. Although the snow is melting fast and the temperature is in the mid-40’s … Continue reading
Greater Celandine–Watch for this Pest Plant
This plant is recognized by its yellow, four-parted flowers arranged in a small umbel-like cluster. It blooms from May to August. It likes disturbed areas, moderate soil moisture, and dabbled shade. Celandine poppy is often found growing in association with … Continue reading
Planting at Glenway Prairie Sites Scheduled for Ma y 18
Sandy Stark, DMNA Bike Path Chair, sends a friendly reminder that the 3rd Saturday work party is coming up soon (May 18). Sandy will pick up two packed flats of sun and shade plants that morning and deliver them … Continue reading
Volunteers Exercise Their Stake in Lake Monona
On a crisp, breezy, gorgeous lake-day, nearly 200 volunteer-staff from Lands’ End got their hands dirty and feet wet in a Lake Monona shoreline clean up this morning to help start off the 25th Annual Take a Stake in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dane County lakes, Ecological restoration, Garlic mustard control, Lake protection, Take a Stake in the Lakes
Tagged civic engagement, Community based restoration, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, ecological restoration, Friends of Olin-Turville Parks, garlic mustard, invasive plants, Laka Monona, Olin-Turville Park, Take a Stake in the Lakes Days
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