Join us in removing rudbeckia triloba (aka Brown-Eyed Susan) in the meadow at Lost River Cave! It’s a wonderful, native plant with great purpose, but it’s now taking up too much real estate in the meadow. It’s time to thin them out before they go to seed. In doing so, we’ll create space for a better balance of grasses, sedges, and other forbs.
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Volunteer Invasive Plant (VIP) Initiative: Brown-Eyed Susan Edition!
August 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Volunteer Invasive Plant (VIP) Initiative: Brown-Eyed Susan Edition!
The VIP Initiative is a program that enlists our community to help preserve the woodland, wetlands, and wildlife of Lost River Cave and Valley by removing invasive and exotic plants. While Brown-Eyed Susans are native (not exotic) plants, they may still need a check and balance from time to time. The objective of this VIP event is to create space for a better balance of grasses, sedges, and other forbs in the meadow.
Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and consider a long-sleeved shirt. Some folks prefer it when removing plants, but others wear short sleeves. Bring gardening gloves and a water bottle. We will provide a cooler with water.
