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Category Archives: Invasive Species News
Garfield's Kids Creek Natural Area Invasive Work Bee a Success!
August 4, 2009 – 10:55 am
Garfield’s Kids Creek Natural Area got some much needed attention on Saturday, July 18. Volunteers pulled out Canada and bull thistle in about a 1 acre area at the second invasive work bee in a series of four. Volunteers worked through the rain to pull these noxious plants and slow the spread of [...]
Invaders Beware- The Commons has had Enough
October 3, 2008 – 11:32 am
On September 20th, over a dozen volunteers showed up to help Clean Up the Commons Natural Area. These volunteers worked to remove graffiti, update kiosks, and slow the spread of many invasive species that are disrupting the area’s natural habitats. Over the years, unwanted use has made its way into the Natural Area. [...]
No MDA Gypsy Moth Suppression Program for 2010
January 3, 2008 – 10:49 am
The Gypsy Moth Fall Egg Mass Survey has been completed for Grand Traverse County. We visited over 45 permanent spray blocks throughout the County; areas that have been sprayed in past years and often have building populations. There are 53 areas of the County that have egg masses with the potential to have nuisance levels of [...]