The Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is partnering with Remove Invasive Plants (RIP), a community group in Arlington, which is dedicated to removing invasive plants from the county’s parks. Both groups are coordinating with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to present an educational event at the Central library and would like to invite you to attend.
The event will be held at 7 pm on March 23, 2011 at the Central Library Auditorium. If you have questions, please contact Leena Chapagain. Please find more information about this event after the jump.
In 2000 Lubber Run Park was covered with invasive exotic plant species that were rapidly crowding out and killing the native plants and turning the park in to a wasteland of weeds. Neighbors and community volunteers played a critical role in educating the community and pushing for the dramaticrestoration of this beloved park. These efforts might be duplicated in other natural areas.
Speakers include: Greg Zell, recently retired Arlington County Natural Resources Specialist and Paul Kovenock, Arlington Forest resident and community activist
We are fortunate to live in an area with parks and natural resources that are more extensive and diverse than might be expected in an urban setting. Within Arlington’s boundaries are globally-rare natural communities, old-age forest remnants, wetlands and springs, a number of state champion trees, and unique locations harboring uncommon plants and wild flowers. However, many of these ecological gems are threatened by invasive exotic plant species. Community action is key to reclaiming these treasures.
Sponsored by Arlington Regional Master
Naturalists (ARMN), TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria,
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE), Remove Invasive Plants
(RIP) program, Arlington County Parks and Recreation Commission