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January 12, 2026 |
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Crafting- building a rabbit proof fence, propagation and some blackberry removal at Howard's beachJanuary 12, 1pm-3:30pm @ Discovery Park We will spend some time removing black berries, propagating native plants and weaving a rabbit fence to try to keep rabbits out of a newly planted area more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 14, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 17, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Lizard Haven weeding, seeding and treeingJanuary 21, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Weeding can be a perfect opportunity for new weeds to colonize the disturbed soil, but we are going to counteract this contradiction by spreading some fast-growing native seeds such as lupine, mugwort, cow parsnip and gumweed. This will have the added benefit of shading out blackberry as they grow. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at CapehartJanuary 25, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Miyawaki forests are densely planted, fast-growing pocket forests created using a diverse mix of native species. Developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method jump-starts natural regeneration—mini-forests grow 10–30 times faster than conventional plantings, require little maintenance once established, and quickly create rich habitat for birds and wildlife. Discovery Park now has its own Miyawaki-style mini-forests adjacent to the Capehart restoration area, and they’re already transforming former housing land into vibrant native woodland. To keep these young forests thriving, Friends of Discovery Park will focus our January work parties on tending, mulching, and supporting these dense new plantings. If you’d like to help restore biodiversity, learn about this innovative reforestation method, and see the Capehart area evolving firsthand, please join us in January. Your hands-on help makes a real difference in the health and future of Discovery Park’s newest forests. Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-diverse area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote forest health and increase its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching and aerate the soil to encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers. more |
