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Sebastian board advances invasive-species work at Filbert Street Park; air potato roundup set for Feb. 14, 2026
Summary
The Natural Resources Board reviewed plans to remove large stands of Brazilian pepper and air potato from Filbert Street Park under an urban-forestry grant and confirmed planning details for a community air potato roundup on Feb. 14, 2026, including partner outreach and volunteer recruitment.
The City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board on Nov. 4 discussed next steps for removing invasive plants at Filbert Street Park and confirmed plans for an Air Potato Roundup on Feb. 14, 2026.
Board chair Felicia Ware said an urban-forestry grant had been reallocated to Filbert Street Park to support removal of dense stands of Brazilian pepper and other invasive exotics, with native trees to be planted after removal. "There are a lot a lot of Brazilian peppers," Ware said, describing the work as an early-phase effort that will focus on the edges surrounding trails and roadside areas.
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