Work will focus on Quail Hill area; community is invited to participate.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy has partnered with the California Conservation Corps to advance an invasive plant species removal project in Irvine’s Quail Hill area. The Corpsmembers will receive training from the Conservancy in plant identification, safe use of tools and sensitive plant species, then undertake a massive removal of artichoke thistle over four days.
On April 12, the last day of the project, the public is invited to participate in the removal of artichoke thistle -- an invasive, non-native plant that threatens local native plants and wildlife. The plant flowers from April through July, so cutting the plants down now is critical to preventing the plants from setting seed. This project in Quail Hill builds on the Corps’ long history of working outdoors to improve California’s natural resources. Since 1976, Corpsmembers have provided more than 65 million hours of natural resources work statewide.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy has partnered with the California Conservation Corps to advance an invasive plant species removal project in Irvine’s Quail Hill area. The Corpsmembers will receive training from the Conservancy in plant identification, safe use of tools and sensitive plant species, then undertake a massive removal of artichoke thistle over four days.
On April 12, the last day of the project, the public is invited to participate in the removal of artichoke thistle -- an invasive, non-native plant that threatens local native plants and wildlife. The plant flowers from April through July, so cutting the plants down now is critical to preventing the plants from setting seed. This project in Quail Hill builds on the Corps’ long history of working outdoors to improve California’s natural resources. Since 1976, Corpsmembers have provided more than 65 million hours of natural resources work statewide.
For this project, Corpsmembers will be leveraging invasive plant removal work that is done regularly by Conservancy volunteers. Since thwarting artichoke thistle involves cutting the plant at the base several times per season, public removal programs are also held regularly. By teaming with the California Conservation Corps for a few hours on Thursday, April 12, individuals can make a large impact in restoring native habitats in their own community.
The community members who participate in this project will receive tool use and plant identification instruction, and the Conservancy will provide all tools and refreshments. Artichoke thistle removal activities are limited to adults age 18 and over. To participate in Thursday’s activity, register online by visiting www.LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
The community members who participate in this project will receive tool use and plant identification instruction, and the Conservancy will provide all tools and refreshments. Artichoke thistle removal activities are limited to adults age 18 and over. To participate in Thursday’s activity, register online by visiting www.LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
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