Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park

About this event

Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for hands-on wetland restoration along Van Cortlandt Lake. We cut back invasive phragmites (common reed) that crowds out native wetland plants and, as plants arrive, plant native willows and shrubs at the restoration sites. Dates include Wednesdays weekly from October 7th - October 28th. Dates are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28. Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House. Meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. What to Bring: Long sleeves, long pants and boots (phragmites stems are sharp and the groun