Volunteers are welcome for all or part of the time. Removing invasive weeds such at purple loosestrife, glossy buckthorn and oriental bittersweet are helping to manage them. There are only a few loosestrife plants to dig out, buckthorn is pulled along damp woods edges and bittersweet vines are tucked into the red flowering sumac. Keeping the invasive plants from producing seed is part of the goal. There are native wildflowers blooming at the Wetlands Walk. Other volunteer tasks include cleaning the boardwalk surface and the name plates, minor carpentry for leveling and new posts, sanding and priming/painting the bumper for the visually impaired. We have hip boots and tools for those willing to help breach the beaver dam. It's time to start planning to install a Pond Leveler to protect the boardwalk understructure from water damage.
We provide water, snacks, gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. Under 18 must bring a parent or guardian. Community Service forms are available. Call or email for gate code: belknapvolunteer@gmail.com or 603-707-9760. Enter Gunstock on Panorama Rd, follow volunteer & Wetlands Walk signs. Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfiri-iEmo
