FROM CONNECTICUT RIVER CONSERVANCY
Paddle with a purpose — Weekly Water Chestnut Pulls
Help CT River Conservancy remove the invasive water chestnut from our waterways!
Water chestnut is a harmful aquatic, invasive species, which is known to take over stretches of water. When left unchecked, water chestnut has the potential to decimate ecosystems and eliminate recreational opportunities.
Fortunately, it is easily identifiable and smaller infestations can be managed with trained volunteers hand-pulling the plant. The key to keeping water chestnut from invading new areas is to remove plants before they have a chance to set seeds.
Join weekly pulls in your local ponds, coves and rivers!
Sat, Jun 1 • 9:00am + more dates
Water Chestnut Pulls in Glastonbury CT
Sat, Jun 8 • 9:00am + more dates
RSVP and see all dates/locations plus more info at: ctriver.vomo.org/initiative/water-chestnut
Taking Action For Habitat by Working Hands On:
Sowing Native Seeds and Creating Native Meadows
by Peter Picone, DEEP Wildlife Biologist Habitat Management Program
When?
Tuesday June 11, 2024, 9:30am to Noon
Rain date Wednesday June 12, 2024
Meet at Suffield WMA on Babbs Road, Suffield, CT
What?
Hand sowing of native grasses and wildflower seeds (collected from meadows on Connecticut state lands) to create native meadows on state wildlife management areas. DEEP Wildlife Division Staff and volunteers (including students, teachers, birders, nature enthusiasts, Master Wildlife Conservationists, Master Naturalists, Master Woodland Managers) will get together to hand seed/plant 15 acres of native meadows on Suffield wildlife management area.
Where?
- Suffield WMA : 15 acre field (formerly corn field) will be planted with native seeds including Indian grass, deer tongue grass, little bluestem, big bluestem, switch grass, yarrow, wild bergamot, New England aster, and evening primrose.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/w0vP6kZDJm
Save the date for the 2024 CIPWG symposium!
October 29, 2024
Storrs, CT
Full day, in person
More information coming soon!
