FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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RANGER ROUNDUP By Katie Beltrano It seems like every day for the last six months, I have received numerous compliments from the public, regarding the beautiful landscape, the spectacular views, the upkeep of the trails, and/or the wide variety of plants and animals that Edgewood offers. I wholeheartedly agree. The joy, enthusiasm, and novelty I feel of transferring to Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve will probably take a long time to fade. I have been truly amazed by the tremendous effort towards battling yellow starthistle. From hand pulling to mowing, this joint venture is producing noticeable results. I can only imagine what we would all lose, if yellow starthistle took over and ruined Edgewood’s unique biodiversity. Due to the invasive nature of yellow starthistle, a combination of removal techniques must be employed to impede the plant’s progress. Thus, our mechanical and manual approaches, together, should elicit effects of containment and then reduction. I am invigorated and proud to work with members of Friends of Edgewood, California Native Plant Society (CNPS), and other volunteer groups to make a difference in preserving Edgewood, even if it means just one plant at a time. I am happy to report that CNPS has applied to renew the permit to continue the weeding program. In the fall, Park staff will be installing more recycling containers in the picnic area and near the parking lot. Also, we are looking forward to displaying the new interpretive podiums designed by the Acorn Group. Thank you to those who helped gather photos. Special thanks to Ken Himes for sharing his detailed knowledge of the Park with new staff members. |
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