Color Westside Green is holding a nature walk and invasive plant species removal on May 31 at 10 a.m. at the Salmon Creek Nature Preserve. The preserve is owned by the Genesee Land Trust and is located at 492 Bennett Road (County Road 220) in the town of Parma just outside the village of Hilton.
To start off, Daryl Odhner, board member for the Rochester Regional Sierra Club and tree enthusiast, will lead attendees on a walk through the nature preserve. Daryl will point out species of trees and shrubs and what species are native or invasive to the area. After the nature walk, Will Macaluso, Preserve Manager for the Genesee Land Trust, will lead the group in removing invasive shrubs like multiflora rose and honeysuckle.
It is recommended that attendees wear long sleeves and long pants as some of the plants have thorns. Also, wear sturdy shoes that may get a bit muddy as there are some wet spots on the trail (but nothing that requires rubber boots). Those with their own gloves and pruners or small hand saws are welcome to bring them as well.
All nature lovers and enthusiasts are welcome. To attend, contact Dan Krist of Color Westside Green at danpkrist@gmail.com and let him know how many are in your group. Attendees may want to bring a light snack (fruit or granola bars, etc.) as well as a water bottle or beverage. Please note that there are no public restrooms at the preserve and the nearest public restrooms are approximately 1.5 miles away in Hilton (Parma Library, Tops, McDonalds, etc.). There are three benches at the Salmon Creek Nature Preserve for resting as well as an accessible observation deck with ramp, benches, and shade located about one-third of a mile from the parking lot. Please take any trash with you when you leave the preserve.
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