We were 6 adults at Wed nights work session, August 13th and we worked 1 ½ hrs . We cleared bittersweet, berry bushes, privet and wahoo from part of Section 11 B (area west of Kazoo school path going to marsh). We made a significant impact in short time as everyone worked hard. Bob has gotten the technique perfected for tearing out the roots of bittersweet! Also had 2 new people joining us.
Twelve of us gathered on a comfortable summer afternoon to foster the native plants in Kleinstuck. We planted Canada Anemone and Golden Ragwort that were generously donated from the Portage Parks Department. Next spring we'll have more bright colors near the Chevy Chase and Loop Trail intersection. A few other wildflowers tagged along and were tucked in the ground as well, like Heal All and Wild Ginger. We revisited the shrubs and flowers we planted in the Spring and rescued them from the faster growing plants in the area like Spotted Touch Me Not and Virginia Creeper. A little time was spent trying to liberate the bench from some really, really tall weeds. We found the bench (and a smelly pile of dog dodo) and enjoyed the company of others and being a part of this great on-going project!
On our second planting day we planted in seciton 5 B of the managment plan, an area cleared of most invasives earlier this year, and one of the healthier areas of Kleinstuck. This is where the path to Wilshire branches off the main path. We put the taller native plants in the back, and the shorter ones in the front so that as they grow in it will make an appealing image. Grasses and sedges were planted throughtout.Nate Fuller, although tired after a 24 hr bird species count, came to introduce the planting management ideas and discused a bit of woodlant plant ecology.About 20 people came out to help. It was impressive to see three generations of one family working!
