Invasive Plants and RIP

RIP Event Schedule

Spring Event Schedule

Garlic Mustard Time is Coming

2009 is our fifth year of inviting Sligo residents to remove Garlic Mustard

A Chance to Help the Environment Locally

A Prize from the Park for Everyone Who Helps!

Families Welcome!

Groups Invited - Special Accommodations any time this spring!

We are trying very hard to eradicate garlic mustard from Sligo. The plant quickly covers an area, and its roots have chemicals that prevent trees and other plants from growing nearby. We are holding events between April 15 and June 15 in every section where the plants are numerous.

Garlic mustard is simple to pull, and we hope everyone who lives in the watershed will consider attending an event or two. Students can receive volunteer service hour credits. Last year 144 volunteers collected 3,965 pounds of this plant, an amazing number. But we still had to leave some, so this year we hope for 250 volunteers.

RIP leaders can make an effort to accommodate groups on any day of the week. E-mail Sally Gagne.

Garlic Mustard Event Schedule
Check for new events added during the season.

Long Branch is listed at the end.

Section 1, Below New Hampshire
An organizer is needed. Please contact the RIP coordinator.

Section 4, Piney Branch to Wayne Ave.
For all events, meet at the parking area at Hartford and Dale. From Dale at Piney Branch, take your first right into the Park. MAP
Sunday, May 17, 9 to 11 am or a bit later

Section 6, Colesville to Forest Glen
Saturday, May 9, 9 to11 am Meet at the Soccer Field Parking Lot, across from the golf course. MAP
Saturday, May 16, 9 to 11 am Meet at the Soccer Field Parking lot MAP
Saturday, May 23, 9 to 11 am Meet at the Soccer Field Parking lot MAP

Section 7, Forest Glen to Dennis
Saturday, May 9, 9 to 11 am Meet on the south side of Dennis Ave. (west of the creek and Parkway) at the field just off the pedestrian path. MAP
Saturday, May 23, 9 to 11 am Location to be announced.
Saturday, June 6, 9 to 11 am Location to be announced.

Section 8, Dennis to University Blvd.
Saturday, May 16, May 16, 9 to 11 am Meet at the Dennis Recreation Center bridge. MAP

Section 10, Long Branch
Saturday, May 16, 9-11 am Lower Long Branch. Meet where Domer Ave meets Long Branch. MAP
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day, 2-4 pm Upper Long Branch. Meet at the Long Branch Community Center MAP
Saturday, June 13, 9-11 am Upper Long Branch. Meet at the Long Branch Community Center MAP

Up to one hour before an event, please visit the FoSC home page for unexpected last-minute changes.

Your Help is Always Appreciated!
We'll provide gloves, or bring your own.

Students who need service hours are always welcome.

All events are Park-approved.

For further map information see the FoSC Section Map.

For more information call Sally Gagne, 301-588-2071