Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for hands-on wetland restoration along Van Cortlandt Lake. We cut back invasive phragmites (common reed) that crowds out native wetland plants and, as plants arrive, plant native willows and shrubs at the restoration sites. Dates include Wednesdays weekly from October 7th - October
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28th. Dates are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28. Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House. Meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. What to Bring: Long sleeves, long pants and boots (phragmites stems are sharp and the ground is wet) Water and a snack Tools, gloves and training provided; no experience needed. Ages 15+ (minors need a signed waiver). Limited to 30 volunteers per session. Groups of 6 or more, please email noel@vancortlandt.org first.
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“Hands-on restoration in the park’s wetlands and floodplain. What we do shifts with the season — check the individual date before you sign up. By season: water chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake in summer; phragmites control and planting native willows and shrubs in fall. When…” via Van Cortlandt Park ↗