We hope the weather cooperates. It is so important to attack the privet while it is easily identified because it has almost the only green leaves showing in the forest during winter months.
The 7th Annual Death to Privet is at 1770 Holford this year. We have changed locations because…thanks to the dedicated effort of our fabulous volunteers, the privet at 1787 is currently wiped out. Soooo, we can now attack the privet at 1770. Rather, we are re-attacking. Some years ago, several stands of privet were cleared from the trail at 1770. We were thrilled to find that a Trout lily colony had been hiding in the area, waiting for enough sunlight to emerge. Now, the berries dropped by that privet have germinated into new, small bushes. Let’s get those taken out before they spread more seeds!
We break into teams and each team has a knowledgeable volunteer, so you know exactly what to do. You could be clearing trails, taking out invasive plants, opening up the prairies, even picking up trash.
For last-minute information, especially if the weather is questionable, check our website or Facebook page for updates, including dates and locations which may change because of conditions. We don’t want anyone working in the forest or on the prairie if there is a chance of lightning strikes.
- Safety Information: Each work session begins with a safety briefing.
- BRING WATER and bug repellant.
- Close-toed shoes are mandatory. Heavy work gloves, long pants, and protective eyewear are recommended for your protection from poison ivy and thorns.
- If you have them, bring loppers and/or small tree saws. (No power tools.)
- All participants and the parents of minors must sign our Liability Waiver.
- Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; no drop off/pick up of those under 18.
- For Master Naturalists, this may count as Volunteer Hours on the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest project.
