The Thumb Land Conservancy is hosting a spring clean up for the next three Saturdays in May. They’re looking for volunteers who want to learn about stewardship of the spring wildflowers and plants at the Dead End Woods Sanctuary.
The Dead End Woods Sanctuary is located at the end of Wilson Drive in Ft. Gratiot, and its one of the most floristically diverse forests in St. Clair County. The groups will be working to remove invasive plants from the area including Garlic Mustard, Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and others.
William Collins, Executive Director of Thumb Land Conservancy said, “Garlic Mustard is very tasty and nutritious, originally brought to North America from Europe as a culinary herb. You are welcome to take as much home as you like, but don’t spread it in your yard.”
Volunteers can meet at the end of Wilson Drive on May 14, 21, and 28th and plan to work from noon to 3 PM. They should be prepared for rain and mosquitos and bring their own drinking water. Gloves are not necessary.
To learn more, visit ThumbLand.org.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
