Our group had an active and successful year of weeding in the buffer zone around the Garden. As a result of several removal events in the spring and fall, we have cleared large swaths of garlic mustard plants and buckthorn seedlings from the east side. We weren’t able to cover the entire area from front to back gate, but I do believe we will be able to do so in the coming year.

Why am I so optimistic? Because we will have two more leaders to share in the work of planning and leading these events! Legacy steward Liz Anderson and longtime volunteer and board member Ellen Lipschultz have stepped forward to help. With their volunteer experience and eagerness to help in this leadership task, we will be able to hold more events at varied times to accommodate our growing army of volunteers. Thanks, Ellen and Liz!

Jim Proctor, Invasive Plants Action Group