Update: This event has been cancelled.

Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Betley Woods at Glacier’s End.

Support the health and resilience of this beautiful preserve by helping with invasive plant removal. Betley Woods at Glacier’s End is located in one of the most biodiverse forested areas of the state.

All Ages

Please RSVP so we know to expect you.

What to Expect and Bring:

• Volunteers will remove plants by hand.
• The terrain at this preserve is considered moderate.
• Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• 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.
• Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.
• Public restrooms not available.
• In case of inclement weather, check email for updates.

Directions:

We will meet at the hayfield across from 2960 County Rd 750 S, Trafalgar. (After making the turn onto 750 South, pull into the hayfield directly across from this address, next to a brown barn labeled “Split Acre Farms.”)

Map:

Here is a map detailing how to get to our gathering place.

BetleyWoodsMap

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.