The Norfolk Conservation Commission needs volunteers Saturday, June 6, for the next phase of restoring native plants at Botelle School.
Last fall, volunteers removed invasive plants across the property. This spring the Department of Public Works cleared invasive honeysuckle along the playground edge, and that area is now ready for planting.
Commission member Nash Pradhan, owner of Ginger Creek Nursery, has arranged a donation of native shrubs from Lime Rock resident Holly Kempner, who has invited volunteers to her property to dig up healthy shrubs under Pradhan’s guidance. Volunteers will be rewarded with a shrub and a good feeling about supporting efforts to restore biodiversity at Botelle.
The workers will leave Norfolk between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and work until about noon. Participants should bring a shovel, sun hat and water. Snacks will be provided.
To join, email nccinvasives@gmail.com or leave contact information at 860-542-6995. Details will follow.