The drought has impacted the air potato as well—there have been multiple reports that it has not been growing as vigorously as in recent summers.
Target species: Dioscorea bulbifera
Wednesday AUGUST 10
Time: 7:30-10:00a come when you can, leave when you must; allow time for the first day of school
Location: Grogan’s Mill behind Whisperwillow Place; GROUND ZERO
Park on Laurel Cherry and follow the signage to the site.
Target species: Dioscorea bulbifera
Saturday AUGUST 13
Time: 7:30-10:00a come when you can, leave when you must
Location: Indian Springs @ Eagle Rock Pl and Rush Haven; the IS sites are critical because of their proximity to Mitchell Preserve
Park on Eagle Rock Pl
Target species: Dioscorea bulbifera
Thursday AUGUST 18
Time: 7:30-10:00a come when you can, leave when you must
Location: Cochran’s Crossing behind Song Sparrow Pl; battling a residential planting
Park on Song Sparrow cul de sac OR Sand Piper cul de sac and follow pathway
Dress for the elements with long, loose light clothing, sturdy waterproof shoes or boots, garden gloves and hat; also bring mosquito repellent and lots of water. Wear your Invasives t-shirt—or if this is your first time volunteering, claim your shirt!
Other helpful tools: eye protection, hand pruners, digging trowels, 5-gal buckets, garden rakes.
The Township has lopping shears, sharp shooter shovels and mini shovels.
Email
kjgherrick@gmail.com indicating the day you can join, or text Kathie Herrick at 281-292-2232 with any questions.
Please go to this link if you have not completed a waiver for 2022.
VMS code: RM: The Woodlands Green (Invasive Task Force)