Please, RSVP to Dana Wilson <danawilson59@yahoo.com>
As we move into cooler weather, it’s a great time to dig valuable native plants for re-establishment in the spring. This Saturday, Sept. 20, 9-11a.m., we will work in the Halff Park section of Spring Creek Forest Preserve (4695 Ranger Drive) to rescue plants growing on the access road that was cut into the forest earlier this year. We will pot these plants up, move them to a city of Garland greenhouse for overwintering, then transplant them back into Halff Park along our walking trail in early spring. Many thanks to the city of Garland’s parks department and the staff of the Roach Garden Center and Greenhouse for sharing this fantastic resource with the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest.
Bring water, gloves, and hand trowels or shovels with long, thin blades (like sharpshooters and Root Slayers). Rolling garden carts (or even children’s wagons) are especially welcome.
Close-toed shoes are mandatory. Wear insect repellent. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age; space is limited and RSVPs are required for this first-time event. Please reserve your space and send questions to danawilson59@yahoo.com.
North Texas Master Naturalists can earn 2 hours VH (under Preservation Society).
Photo: Gustavo Rojas with rescued coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus )
