BHNP 2025 Recap:

During the first pass of a six-acre area, we removed approximately 182 cubic yards of invasive material over the span of 12 months and 22 visits. The resulting debris was carefully managed to support both ecological and practical goals. Rather than wasting resources hauling away the plant material, it was arranged into neat piles. These piles were left on site to naturally decompose and offer valuable habitat for local wildlife. In many cases these piles serve as berms for bank stabilization, erosion mitigation, and water filtration. When we encountered materials that should not be integrated into the piles, such as invasive seeds or tubers, they were collected and discarded.

Year 1 at Blue Heron Nature Preserve has been one of discovery and progress. It is an honor to work at a place full of learning, play, art, and wildlife! We are proud to be a part of these big strides in invasive plant management, and we look forward to exploring more of the park as we continue to tip the scales back in favor of biodiversity.