Volunteers Needed for Annual Garlic Mustard Pull at Allegheny National Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is hosting its annual Garlic Mustard Pull in the Allegheny National Forest on Thursday, April 25.
The event will from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Buckaloons Recreation Area.
Forest staff will be removing garlic mustard, an invasive plant, from the recreation area. The event is open to the public.
Following the plant pulling, a potluck-style lunch will be held.
Staff recommends that volunteers wear gloves, insect repellent, and weather appropriate clothing. Volunteers can check-in at the boat launch beginning at 8:30 a.m.
“There has been a significant reduction in the amount of garlic mustard and other non-native plants through volunteer efforts at Buckaloons. This area is home to some of Allegheny National Forest’s rarest plants,” said Non-Native Invasive Program Manager, April Moore.