North Four Corners News ♦ February 2023

Lockridge Creek Cleanup 25 February

Time once again for a a neighborhood effort to cut the nonnative, invasive vines (especially English ivy and porcelainberry) on the creek on Lockridge Drive.

This will take place Saturday, 25 February 2023 (1-3 p.m.); rain date Sunday, 26 February (1-3 p.m.).  We’ll meet at the bandalong trash trap (Lockridge Drive and Belton Road) at 1 p.m. and work our way to Dennis Avenue.

An orientation to demonstrate and explain everything to do before we start cutting starts promptly at 1 p.m.  It’s cold this time of year, but it’s best to start cutting before all the plants turn green and bushy again.  That will make it easier to access and identify our target species.  Come join us, meet neighbors, and help save our trees!

This event is meant for everyone, although it’s geared towards adults and older children.  Some sections of Lockridge are quite steep and we’ll be using sharp tools to cut plants.  All children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event.  Please remember, we are all volunteers and we’re all in this together!

Wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots.  Dress for the weather; it will be chilly.  Wear gloves!  Bring loppers and/or hand pruners if you have them; a few tools will also be made available.  No power tools or machetes are allowed.  Please bring water to drink.

This event will be supervised by Corinne Stephens (Thistle Drive), weed warrior volunteer coordinator for Montgomery Parks/M-NC Park and Planning Comm.

If you have questions, email Corinne at [contact details redacted].  Note:  We are all volunteers and this activity is at your own risk.

If you have non-native, invasive plants on your own property, think about cutting/pulling them [see website link below].   ■

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