Earth Day at the Res

Celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2023, the Reservoir Committee members, along with about 30 volunteers, worked to maintain the health of the Reservoir. Splitting into three groups, they (1) removed invasive plants such as Garlic Mustard, (2) put new plants in the Habitat Garden, and (3) did a spring cleanup on other parts of the garden. These teams were led by Johanna Meyer, Jennifer Tidwell, and George Stephans respectively. Johanna led a group of dedicated workers pulling Garlic Mustard, an invasive species seen proliferating, which has begun to flower. This plant’s removal leads to a more balanced ecosystem as its absence allows noninvasive species to grow, including the Canadian Anemone and the May Apple. The group cleared most of the Garlic Mustard near the shade garden. Volunteer families filled…
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