Happy post-solstice all!
Last weekend stewards joined together for a balmy morning of pulling invasive sweet clover and collecting precious sand coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) seeds for restoring prairie turf in the recently cleared area. After sharing snacks, we joined the annual Revis butterfly survey led by INPC field rep Angella Moorehouse.
This week on Sunday, June 28th from 8:30-noon, the stewardship goals look much the same: there’s more sweet clover further north in the unit, and still plenty of seeds to collect. In addition to the coreopsis, others like scurfy pea (Psoralidium tenuiflorum) may be approaching ripeness (join in to find out!). The area of cleared canopy still has brushy re-sprouts in the understory, and effort to control those will make the difference in restoring prairie biodiversity.
As the summer heats up, we may want to plan to prep the burn breaks in the forgiving shade of the woods.
Join in this weekend to learn, work, and plan together. Nature needs you!
Meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zY5UjuCudiQSfMdy7
As always, wear sturdy shoes, long pants, sunscreen and bug spray (or permethrin treated clothes). Bring water to stay hydrated, and a snack to share if you wish!
