Invasive Plant Removal at Pine Creek Park - October 13 @ 1pm

On September 7, 2024, seven township residents gathered with tools and a UTV and cleared about 100 ft along the riparian buffer in Pine Creek Park. The Environmental Advisory Council and Parks and Rec are holding another removal session on October 13 from 1-4pm to finish the job, and are hoping you can help!

What is the project?

West Pikeland EAC and Parks and Rec are partnering on a project to remove and treat Autumn Olive shrubs from a 200 ft riparian area bordering a large native tree planting in the park. The volunteer effort will focus on cutting the shrubs to the ground and hauling the branches to a staging area to be removed the following day by the township Public Works staff.

There is more work to do, however.

These large shrubs vary in size and so we are asking volunteers to come prepared with tools, gloves, and protective eye wear. Master Watershed Stewards are prohibited from using gas powered tools but reciprocating saws, loppers, and other similar tools are okay. 

The project will take a few hours to complete but is essential work to rid this area of these invasive shrubs! Thank you so much for your support in getting this project completed! Please email Sarah Newman if you are interested.