Summertime Woody Invasive Removal at Warbler Ridge Starting JULY 4
Sat, Jul 04
|Warbler Ridge Red Shack
We are inviting volunteers to individually go out and tackle woody invasives such as honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and multi-flora rose in the focus areas at Warbler Ridge Conservation Area
Time & Location
Jul 04, 2020, 6:00 AM CDT – Sep 06, 2020, 8:00 PM CDT
Warbler Ridge Red Shack, 17161 Daileyville Rd, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
About the event
Join us to steward and enjoy Warbler Ridge Conservation Area. Â
We are inviting volunteers to individually go out and tackle woody invasives such as honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and multi-flora rose in the focus areas at Warbler Ridge Conservation Area. Â
Loppers and herbacide will be needed. Â If you need loppers and herbicide, please contact:
Jeff Peyton, Natural Areas Manager, at 217-714-4171 or jeff@grandprairiefriends.org
Terry Smith, Natural Areas Technician, at 217-512-9342 or  terrys1@consolidated.net
Some but not all can be pulled by hand. Â
A map of WRCA that shows the focus area and describes the invasives can be found here: WRCA INVASIVE FOCUS AREAS
If anyone has difficulty reaching Jeff or Terry or has questions, they can send an email to volunteer@grandprairiefriends.org
Directions: Take Route 130 south from Charleston for approximately 3 miles to Daileyville Road (CR 1470 North). A brown hiker sign is posted at Daileyville Rd. Â Â Follow Daileyville road 1 1/2 miles to the gravel parking lot on the right. Â You will see the red barn and shack.Â
What to Bring: Appropriate clothing – long pants and shirt, work shoes and gloves.   Bug spray and sunscreen recommended based on the season.Â