Forest Regeneration Volunteer Workday

Forest Regeneration activities focus on the areas in and around the fenced 14-acre Forest and Wildflower Preserve located near the Dog Park on Bear Lane in the Reservation. On workdays, we focus on removing invasive plants like knotweed, garlic mustard and mugwort. Ages 12 to 15 are welcome with a parent or guardian present. Ages 15 and above require a signature by a parent or guardian on a liability waiver; teenagers cannot just be dropped off.

Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so we can hike into the Wildflower Preserve at 9 am sharp.

Please dress appropriately! There is some poison ivy on trails and in work areas. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes or rain boots, bug spray, and layer as needed. We supply tools. If you have gloves, bring them or you can borrow a pair from us. Bring your own water.

For information, contact program co-coordinators Rich Rockwell and Tom Pollard at forestregen@somocon.org

To see what's blooming in the Wildflower Preserve, check out our Wildflower Preserve project on iNaturalist project.

Meet at the tool sheds at the Dog Park at 11 Bear Lane, Maplewood NJ.