Volunteers worked on Wednesday to remove invasive plant species from Pickerel Lake Park to help native plants thrive in the popular recreation area.
The group targeted several invasive species, including barberry, which volunteers regularly try to control.
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Volunteers remove invasive plants to protect Pickerel Lake Park’s ecosystem
“It does seem like a daunting task sometimes, but I also think it’s an opportunity for people to get off trail and actually get to know our parks in a much deeper way,” said Rebekah Reese, a park volunteer…