Department of Biology Professor Jonathan Titus announced that on April 21, one of the two “mental health” days designated on campus, there will be a non-native invasive species removal event at the College Lodge.
Dr. Titus describes non-native invasive species as “one of the horsemen of the upcoming environmental apocalypse” and the events are a way to learn about the threats posed by these species.
He encourages faculty to share information with students, and also participate in the event. He also describes it as service learning, “which is in short supply this year and a socially distanced activity.”
Masks must be worn by all participants.
On April 21 at 1 p.m., participants will gather at the campus woodlot, by the entrance nearest the Facilities building, to pull Eurasian honeysuckle/European buckthorn/privet. Dr. Titus said the group will also be pulling in the woods at the Facilities end of the woodlot “so we should be findable.” He describes it as a more physically rigorous activity, and he will have some gloves and a few tools. He added the campus woodlot is filling up with spring ephemerals right now.
