We will be working to restore South Hero’s natural areas with a volunteer work party at the South Hero Recreation Park, next to Folsom School. 

The Rec Park is home to about 5 acres of ash woodlands which are at risk from the emerald ash borer. We expect 99% of the ash to perish in the next 5 years. Since 2023, SHLT has been working on a comprehensive ecological restoration project at the park to protect the future of this town asset. 

The goal for this work party is to proactively cut and bag invasive buckthorn, cut back invasive phragmites and pull out invasive honeysuckle to give newly planted restoration seedlings a chance. We will also do some garden maintenance, such as weeding and watering, at the Folsom Learning Garden.

All are welcome, but please leave pets at home.

Please Bring: Water bottle, gloves (we’ll have extra), and clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. We have some hand tools to share, but if you have your own shovel, loppers, clippers, and/or pick axe, it never hurts to bring extra just in case! 

We will also provide snacks and hot drinks.

Questions? Email nora@shlt.org