The attack on invasive species continues on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.

Sunday June 22, sponsored by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.

Inviting Croton neighbors to join the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct to remove invasive plants on the Aqueduct Trail this coming Sunday morning to build on efforts accomplished in previous years. Many years ago, during an I Love My Park Day on the OCA, the company SavATree razed many large invasive Burning bushes and Barberry bushes in a section close to the intersection with Quaker Bridge Road East, daylighting a beautiful hidden historic stone wall that was in excellent shape. Over the years native plants that must have had buried seeds started to thrive, along with some small resprouting of the invasive bushes. For the past two years volunteers have successfully removed many of the resprouts along with other invasive plants, and although there are more native plants flourishing and fewer invasive plants, we wish to continue the momentum.

We have experienced crew leaders who will provide excellent information about how to identify the invasive plants, along with showing you the native ones along the trail. Then you will learn how to manage those invasive species, which might well translate to helping you with any you may have on your own property. We are expecting a small group but have room for more, including children accompanied by parents. We request registration in advance. See the attached flyer. It should be a very rewarding experience, with a morning well spent. You will see a significant difference on the trail.

For more information contact Diane Alden, Board Member, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Daldenpc@gmail.com or (914) 941-8536

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