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Volunteers and county staff urged to help combat invasive plants at Richey Woods preserve

2109272 · January 14, 2025
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A resident urged the council to step up resources to remove invasive plants from Richey Woods, a 127‑acre site that includes a 40‑acre state‑designated nature preserve; parks staff noted an existing contract and volunteer opportunities.

A resident told Fishers City Council on Jan. 13 that invasive plants are threatening Richey Woods — a 127‑acre park east of the airport that includes roughly 40 acres designated as a state nature preserve — and asked the city to increase management resources.

Amy Perry, a Fishers resident, described Richey Woods’ habitat mix (swamp, small prairies and woods) and said invasive…

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