Controlling the Invasion

Throughout the summer months, the Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) has been working with Door County Parks to identify invasive species concerns within Door County parks. Members of the public are invited to join Kari Hagenow, the DCIST coordinator, as she hikes the trails and gets off the beaten path to explore the flora of the County Parks. Participants will learn to identify the various invasive species that may be found and will receive a tutorial on how the County maps these species using a handheld GPS.

The next hike will take place on July 30 at the Ellison Bay Bluff in the Town of Liberty Grove. The hike will begin at 10 am in the parking area at the park. The hike will last approximately two hours.

For more information on the invasive species hikes contact Kari Hagenow at [email protected] or 920.743.8695 ext. 306.

On July 28 from 4 – 5:30 pm the DCIST will be doing control work of Crown Vetch at the Ridges Beach. Volunteers are welcome and will meet at the trail west of the Ridges County Beach. Wear work clothes like long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes or boots. Herbicide with dye in it will be used. If you wish to volunteer, contact Marne at [email protected] or 920.839.2802. For more information on the DCIST visit map.co.door.wi.us/swcd/invasive.