Join us for the first volunteer day of 2024! We will be gathering at the South Hero Recreation Park to do some monitoring and maintenance of last year’s restoration plantings, as well as removing invasive species to make room for more plantings in 2024. PLUS - get a tour of the restoration project, the new sign, and a short nature walk to learn about our ash forests with SHLT Programs Director Guy Maguire

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, so in 2023 SHLT initiated a comprehensive ecological restoration project at the park to protect the future of this town asset.

Our partners for this project include the South Hero Congregational Church, Vermont Urban and Community Forestry, the South Hero Recreation Commission, Anne Zolotas (Town Tree Warden), and many local residents.

The goal for the day is to meet for a tour, unveiling of the new sign, nature walk, and discussion on the status of ash trees in the Islands. Then, stick around for an optional volunteer work party!

All are welcome, but please leave pets at home.

No RSVP required, but feel free to email guy@shlt.org to let him know you are coming

Please Bring: Water bottle, gloves (we’ll have extra), 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 guy@shlt.org