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Board hears about invasive plants at Perkin' Dawn Woods; 'weed wrangle' suggested
Summary
Board members reported an update from a trail meeting about invasive plants at Perkin' Dawn Woods and discussed a volunteer 'weed wrangle' event to remove honeysuckle and engage families in habitat protection.
During board discussion the chair summarized a trail meeting that highlighted invasive plants in Perkin' Dawn Woods and said the group discussed a community 'weed wrangle' event to remove invasive honeysuckle and familiarize families with the area. The chair encouraged board members and the public to visit the trail and consider participating in volunteer efforts.
Board members noted the area has prairie habitat and blue heron nesting sites and said volunteer efforts could help protect sensitive areas. No formal action or funding request was made during the meeting; the idea was presented as a possible community engagement activity.
