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Tackling Buckthorn

Attend a free workshop and learn how to correctly remove the ever invasive buckthorn.

A note from the city of Minnetonka.

Attendees will also learn;

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  • How gradual, prioritized removal is usually much better for a site than an “understory clear-cut,” especially if garlic mustard is present.
  • How to avoid the most common errors made during buckthorn removal. About forest structure and re-forestation using native plants indigenous to our region.

During these free workshops, Minnetonka Natural Resource Specialist Janet Van Sloun will emphasize measures to save high-value remnant plant species, prevent erosion on slopes and protect selected plants from deer. Handouts provided.

Register by calling (952) 988-8400.

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