Help Pleasant Valley battle the invasive plant garlic mustard!
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an herb from Europe that was likely introduced for use in cooking. A biennial plant, it doesn’t bloom until its second year, at which point it rises to 1 to 3 feet tall and produces small white flowers. The problem is, its numerous seeds are dispersed by wind and water. It invades fields and woodlands, displacing native vegetation. Garlic mustard can change soil conditions to inhibit the growth of most other plants.
Join a group of volunteers to protect our land and pull invasive plants!
When you arrive at the work day, please check in with the staff member on site (inside the Visitor Center at Pleasant Valley, or at the tailgate of the Mass Audubon truck at Canoe Meadows). There will be drinking water available and a limited supply of garden gloves and kneelers – if you have extras, please feel free to bring them!
