Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Virtual community meeting on Zoom at this link.
MoCo Parks will lead this opportunity to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to Colt Terrace Neighborhood Park. See the article Sligo Trail Improvements under News and Updates elsewhere on this page.
News & Updates
FOSC Listservs on
Friends of Sligo Creek – Main Listserv
FOSC-Stewards Listserv (for Section Stewards only)
FOSC-WeedWarriors Listserv (for Weed Warriors only)
Join FOSC
Sligo Creek connects us. Please join FOSC and help protect and restore the Creek for everyone in our community. It’s simple to do and can be free if you wish. Membership gives you early notice of events and the FOSC newsletter.
You can make a donation too, either online (simple and secure) or by check to FOSC, P.O. Box 11572, Takoma Park, MD 20913. Thank you!
FOSC Action Hub
Winter 2024 Top Invasives
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- Porcelainberry
- Multiflora Rose
- English Ivy
- Bush honeysuckle
- Italian Arum
- Porcelainberry
- Multiflora Rose
- English Ivy
- Bush honeysuckle
- Italian Arum
Invasive: Italian Arum
Italian Arum is back in force around Sligo Creek and Long Branch. One of the EDRR (Early Detection, Rapid Response) invasive species, it has many little “daughter” corms attached to its main corm which makes it difficult to remove completely. Dig it out carefully. Screen the loosened soil for small “daughter” corms. There is some evidence that spraying with glyphosate is effective at killing all its corms.
FOSC on iNaturalist
Heard about FOSC on iNaturalist.org but uncertain how to navigate the site or contribute your own observations? Expert birder and iNaturalist… Read more