Garlic Mustard Pull at Oliver's Woods

8825 River Road,Indianapolis IN 46240

31 March, 2021

Description

Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard at Oliver's Woods All Ages What to Expect and Bring Volunteers will remove by hand the plants and roots. Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.Face mask/cover required.Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. Directions Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house. More on Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) It is an invasive plant species that spreads into high-quality woodlands, upland and floodplain forests, not just into disturbed areas. Garlic mustard alters habitat suitability for native plants, insects and thereby birds and mammals. What else can I do? After visiting an area that has invasive weeds present, clean up before you leave the site. Make sure your clothes, boots, vehicles, and pets are seed free. Use plants native to Central Indiana in your yard and garden.