Tanner Marsh Brook – Autumn Olive Removal and Field Restoration part 1

Property Steward Kathy Azuara and her family are spearheading this effort to reclaim the small field at Tanner Marsh Brook. They’ve spent significant time over this summer to gain a beachhead into overgrowth and are now ready for a big push to clear as large an area as possible. We’ll need volunteers to handle chainsaws and loppers, as well as help drag these cuttings to the side of the field. We also need people who can treat the cut stumps with herbicide to prevent further growth. As Kathy explains in the attached flyer, even an hour of work will make a difference, so please join us if you can. Plan to meet at the bend in Tanner Marsh Road, just south of Richies Way (you’ll see the diamond shaped GLCT signs on trees along the east side of the road). Bring along loppers and other hand tools that could be useful to cut down heavy brush. We’ll have two chainsaws, but you can bring one if you know how to use it safely. We’ll also have the necessary equipment for safely applying herbicide. [est 2-1/2 to 4 hours]