Weeding adventures begin in Lyons for 2021
BENEFITS:
== Meet some awesome Lyons people who love to be outside, love to garden, and love to have their Town look wonderful!
== By hand-removing the weeds, you will help the town residents and Board with their goal to not use pesticides, as much as possible.
== You will learn what are weeds, what are wildflowers.
== Weeds steal precious soil space from other plants == cast shadows over others that will block sunlight == and suck up nutrients from the soil, often times creating zones of infertility around them so other plants can’t germinate there.
== Weeds are harmful to human beings: certain weeds cause irritation of skin, allergy and poisoning in human beings. ==Weeds can harm wildlife and pets as they pass through and/or try to munch on them.
Emily Walker (left), Bonnie DiSalvo, and Garima Fairfax.
Photo by Cathy Rivers.
Lyons Weed Posse
Lyons Weed Posse
Lyons Volunteers/LEAF
We go to different spots in town, and you will learn about areas of your town that you may not be familiar with, such as the Loop Trail, and the cemetery. Later you can point with pride to spots that were weeded to your family and friends.
When:
The Weed Posse will begin its SIXTH year May 6, meeting on THURSDAYS, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Weather permitting, May through October.
What to Bring: Wear sturdy shoes, hat, gloves and sunscreen. Bring basic tools and water. Continue to stay safe by wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.
Location
This changes each time and is announced on Lyons Happenings, Facebook Page.
You can also get on the e-mail list to be notified.
Volunteers are welcome! Just come on down! (weather permitting)
Contact Cathy Rivers to join the Volunteer List harmonize@colorworks7.com
Dandy Lyons (Lyons DIG Days, weeding in Meadow Park)
DIG (Doing Immunity Good) to help keep our parks healthy and ourselves. Share with friends!
LYONS DIG DAYS (Dandy Lyons) are held the first Friday of each month—a local group of volunteers working to help keep our parks and our people healthy. Meet by the zipline in LaVern M Johnson Park. Held outside with social distancing and masks. The day will start with a brief weed ID and directions; then weed a couple of hours; then coffee. All invited.
It is another volunteer group… tackling invasive weeds in the Parks…especially in LMJ. Let’s help prevent pesticide spraying in our Parks.
Spearheaded by Tess McDonald and Martina Mason.
Info below.
FIRST FRIDAY of the month. Meet by the zipline in LAVERN M Johnson Park around 9:45 a.m.
April 2, 2021
May 7
June 4
July 2
Aug, Sept, Oct.
What will you need?
– Buckets or bags,
– Weeding knife,
– Gloves
– Cup for your coffee
Since we will be outside masks are optional; and social distancing, outside of your pod, is encouraged.
Educational:
The day begins with a brief weed ID and directions.
Volunteers Welcome! Kids are welcome and encouraged; we are growing stewards of The Land! Contact Tess McDonald DandyLyonsBrigade@gmail.com for more information.
