On Sunday, January 6, arround 60 volunteers gathered at Hammonasset Beach State Park to remove invasive plants from the cedar grove near the rotary. Invasive plants that were removed included Japanese honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, and autumn olive. The event was cosponsored by Menunkatuck, Friends of Hammonasset, and the Meigs Point Nature Center. Participants were as young as 11 years old and came from as far away as Ellington.
After two hours of cutting and hauling the vines and branches, a luncheon of clam chowder, chili, warm drinks, and dessert were served at the Nature Center.
Our thanks to the volunteers who helped and the following local businesses: Bishop's Orchards, Guilford; Cohen's Bagel Company, Madison; Culinary Concerts, Madison; Friends & Company, Madison; and Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale, Madison.
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