Adult volunteers are needed on April 18 from 9am until noon to continue control efforts of Japanese spiraea in the Bear Pen Run area of Savage River State Forest. Bear Pen is designated as a Type 1 Wildland and like other natural areas around the State is threatened by a variety of exotic invasive species. Kerrie Kyde, Invasive Plant Specialist with the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service, is providing technical support. Larry Maxim, Savage River State Forest manager, is providing work tools. Mike Gregory, Big Run & New Germany State Park manager, is providing free camping the night before for any out-of-town volunteers. Elk Ridge NatureWorks is coordinating the project and providing snacks and drinks for volunteers with assistance from the Savage River Watershed Association. For more details or to register, contact Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com.
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