30 August 2025, 07:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
The Woodland Regional Park Preserve sits on the former site of the Woodland landfill southeast of the city.
Like last year, the focus of this CITO will be to remove the invasive weeds stinkwort and star thistle. Stinkwort flowers in the fall, so we are going to remove the plants before they go to seed. This plant is easily removed by hand. However, it produces a sticky resin that can cause contact dermatitis, so wearing gardening gloves is required. All attendees will be shown what the plant looks like while out in the field. I will be providing a limited number of gloves for those that need them but likely not enough for all. If you participated last year, you probably still have the pair that are sticking together somewhere.
Last year the group was able to pull a sizeable amount of stinkwort and it will be interesting to see if last year's efforts made a difference.
Due to the presence of spiky yellow starthistle in the vicinity of the stinkwort, it is HIGHLY suggested that participants wear the following:
- sturdy close-toe shoes
- long pants
- gaiters
- long sleeves, gardening protection sleeves, and/or elbow-length gardening glove
Each participant will need to complete this Woodland Regional Park Preserve waiver prior to attending. Participants do not need to stay for the entire event. It is being scheduled early in the day in the case of hot weather.
This CITO is the 2nd event in a series that we're hoping to keep going at this preserve.