Invasive Plant Removal at Carroll Howard Johnson EE Park (CHJEEP)

Volunteers Needed for Invasive Plant Removal
at Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park (CHJEEP)
on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9 - 11 am
Location is 301 Wagstaff Rd., Fuquay-Varina 27526
Leader: Jim Hunsberger, jim.hunsberger@gmail.com
Please join Wake Audubon volunteers and help with invasive plant removal at CHJEEP. This helps the birds and other wildlife.
We will meet in the parking lot of CHJEEP.
Town staff will be on hand with a debris trailer. They will use targeted herbicide treatments as necessary after we remove the plants (thus, we don't have to struggle to dig out the roots).
Volunteers: wear long sleeves and trousers, closed-toe shoes or boots, bring work gloves, a hat, bug repellent, sun screen, and water. ***We also recommend safety goggles. *** If you have your own small limb loppers or shears, you may bring those as well, but not necessary. No power tools, please.
Thanks for helping to improve the flora of this lovely park! "The focus of this 28-acre park is environmental education. Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park was originally a 20-acre tract of land donated to the Town of Fuquay-Varina in 1992 by the late Mayor Alfred Johnson and his wife Carroll Howard Johnson. Eight acres were donated by Horace Tart in 1998, enlarging the park to its current 28 acres.
WAS and "Field to Cottage Nursery" Native Plant Sale
This fall, "Field to Cottage Nursery" is again offering native perennials, shrubs, and trees at special prices to Audubon members! A portion of the proceeds will go to Wake Audubon.

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Beginning September 15th, you can order native plants at www.fieldtocottage.com and pick up plants by appointment at locations in Cary and North Raleigh. (Note: The nursery is not open for shoppers: All orders are by online-purchase only, and you set up a time to pick up your order from the nursery. )
Popular items may sell out, so make sure you order soon after the online shop opens up!
Audubon members will get 10% off the regular price on most items with Special Code: Fallmigration25

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