Invasive Plant Walk, Cut and Pull Party

Invasive Plant ID Walk - Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet at 330 Bush Hill Road with Land Trust board member Rachel Schnabel. We will do a short, easy stroll where we'll identify several invasive plants and how to cope with them. At the end of the stroll, there will be the option to stay for a trail hike on the 177-acre property. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Heavy rain cancels.  FREE

 

Where: MLTC Bush Hill Property

Meetup Location: 330 Bush Hill Road, Manchester; park in front of the barn

When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM

 

 

Invasive Plant Cut and Pull Party - Saturday, August 9, 8:30-10 AM

Join us to continue a project of mechanical removal of invasive plants along the Cheney Rail Trail, with a focus on control of Japanese knotweed. We will start along the Cheney Rail Trail north toward Middle Turnpike West.  Heavy rain cancels.

 

Where: Cheney Rail Trail, north from Center Springs Park toward Middle Turnpike West

Meetup Location: Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Dr, Manchester, CT

When: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 8:30-10 AM

Bring: gardening gloves; garden loppers if you have them

 

Sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission.

Manchester's Top 10 Invasive Plants

Japanese Knotweed Fact Sheet (UCONN)

Manchester Conservation Commission

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