Invasive Plant Survey
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Help us scout for Christmas berry (Photinia villosa ) and jetbead (Rhodotypos scandens ) at Rock Creek Park! We will be hiking and recording any presence of these two shrubs along the Rock Creek Trail and Western Ridge Trail. Both of these shrubs were brought in for its ornamental beauty, but can become large, dense thickets that suppress native growth on the forest floor as they escape cultivation. Our goal is to search for and understand the extent of both of these species so we can assess potential responses.
When : Sunday, May 19 from 10am-1pm
Where : Meeting location will be at Horse Stable Rd.
What you’ll be doing: Hike on and off trails and roads; Record observations on iNaturalist and flagging them
What to Bring :
Water and snacks
Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and close-toed shoes (preferably with ankle support)
Smartphone and iNaturalist app downloaded
Safetyand Notes :
Beware of ticks and poison ivy in the case of going off trail
Weather can vary and everyone handles weather stresses differently. Plan how to dress and what to bring accordingly
Expect to walk on uneven and steep trails
Start Date - 2024-05-19
End Date - 2024-05-19
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May 10, 2024
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