Buckthorn Control

Date/Time:
Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Overview:
If you missed the October volunteer day, this is your last chance this year to work in Herrick Fen. We will push the buckthorn front further south as we continue to reclaim areas of the fen from this loathsome invasive. We will cut the buckthorn and treat the stumps with herbicide. Herrick Fen supports one of the few reproducing populations of tamarack in Ohio, as well as an extensive population of bayberry, found in only three Ohio locations. Though buckthorn is not generally found in areas of standing water, at Herrick it is always a good idea to wear old or expendable tennis shoes. Please note that this preserve has poison sumac.

Job Description:
Buckthorn Control

Project Difficulty:
moderate to strenuous project

Crew Chief:
Mark Purdy

Volunteer Sign-Up:
To sign up for this event, please fill out our online form.  If you have not yet completed a Volunteer Application form, either fill out an on-line volunteer form or download and return the volunteer application (.pdf, 25 kb) before or at arrival at a volunteer event.  (Get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.)  Note:  If you are under 18 you must use the PDF download form.

More Information:
Contact Barbara Bhattacharya at bbhattacharya@tnc.org or (614) 717-2770 ext. 142.

Location:
Herrick Fen (Portage County)