Ed Rutherford deserves much of the credit for spraying vines and picking potatoes on a regular basis. Ed we at Duval Audubon really appreciate you efforts. Thanks for all your help at Crosby.
This blog is devoted to communication, discussion, and sharing ideas about the Crosby Sanctuary in Orange Park, Florida. The sanctuary is a limited access nature preserve for community enjoyment and involvement, nature and science education, wildlife habitat protection and enhancement. Please contact the Sanctuary Director or current President of the Duval Audubon Society (see Links) for more information and volunteer opportunities!
Thursday, March 08, 2012
How to Conquer Air Potato: Air Potato Roundup Results
Thanks all the volunteers who helped gather air potatoes and pick up trash. We only found about 15 potatoes! This means that we are finally on top of this tenacious exotic plant after 6 years of spring roundups and about 3 years of summer herbicide applications on the vines!!!! Persistence pays off.
Monday, January 30, 2012
6th Annual First Coast Air Potato Round-up
6th Annual First Coast Air Potato Round-up on Saturday March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please join us for this annual event to help control invasive air potato vines and maintain the sanctuary.
Lunch and drinks will be provided for all volunteers!
Volunteers are needed to help rid our natural areas of Air Potato vine and other invasive plants. Invasive species smother our native plants and are one of the greatest ecological threats to natural communities in Florida.
Gather all your friends and family & participate in this fun event! No registration necessary unless you’re bringing a large group. Just head over to one of the many work sites! Prizes awarded for the two largest potatoes found!
Crosby Sanctuary,
Duval Audubon Society
427 Aquarius Concourse,
Orange Park, FL 32073
Site Captain: Pete Johnson
Phone: 904-536-4806
petejohnson71@comcast.net