Nature center details multi‑phase buckthorn removal at Sunfish Lake Park; DNR grants funded initial work Tony Manzera of the nature center updated the commission on a multi-phase buckthorn removal and restoration project at Sunfish Lake Park: initial Metro grant and follow-up DNR funding cleared hundreds of acres, prescribed burns and targeted spraying are planned, and the group has applied for additional multi-year funding.

A major restoration project at Sunfish Lake Park has successfully cleared hundreds of acres of invasive buckthorn, but more funding is needed to ensure the continued health of this vital ecosystem.

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DO NOT PLANT: BRADFORD PEAR - An invasive species that overwhelms natural habitats and valuable native species for resources. https://choosenatives.org/articles/plant-bradford-pear/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJQFNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRPpAHF-nltieq-IF2SNEfkpRia2D3LcqpIRsGrCyr8z5G-IjOyPSqBAKw_aem_IlB2TBrbv6gMmQMAYgoLNg #invasiveplants #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesremoval #savingmonarchs #invasivespeciesremoval #invasive #invasiveplantremoval The photo shows a full flowering Bradford Pear tree, and a chain saw. It is indicating that if you decide to prune the tree to start at the base (a red circle points to the ground) and remove it completely!

DO NOT PLANT: BRADFORD PEAR - An invasive species that overwhelms natural habitats and valuable native species for resources.

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Pelican Island volunteers remove invasive species with Donna Halloran's leadership Volunteers, led by Donna Halloran, successfully cleared invasive plants from Pelican Island park.

Local volunteers made a significant impact on environmental conservation by removing invasive species from Pelican Island park, led by the inspiring Donna Halloran!

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Emily Wilson proposes Friends group for invasive species removal at McCormick Park Commission supports Emily Wilson's plan to create a Friends group for local park cleanup.

Emily Wilson is leading the charge to create a "friends group" focused on eradicating invasive plants at McCormick Park, sparking community enthusiasm for park stewardship!

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Oh lawd, she thicc. A medium sized Gartersnake that has multiple large lumps along her body where she has recently ingested multiple bullfrog tadpoles.

A black funnel-style trap sits half-submerged in a murky pond. Two brightly striped snakes are seen inside it.

A black funnel-style trap sits half-submerged in a murky pond. Two brightly striped snakes are seen inside it.

Starting to live for #ThamnophisThursday. And a note about making sure your tadpole traps are placed optimally. These are used to reduce bullfrog tad numbers and also function as a Gartersnake buffet some days. Air gaps are important. #herps #gartersnake #snakes #fieldwork #invasivespeciesremoval

Honeysuckle and autumn olive cover an entire understory of trees near a gravel road.

The invasive species are now removed, showing what can be seen now when beyond it.

It's wild to see how much invasive species such as autumn olive and honeysuckle can obscure from view.

This at one of our historic location called Missouri Town.

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