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You can volunteer to help preserve the natural beauty of Roan Mountain and your favorite state park. Just like Jacob said, you can be a big part of helping to preserve the beauty that you enjoy at Roan Mountain
Join us at the first Garlic Mustard Pull of 2014.
Here is information from the TN Department of Environment and Conservation Events Calendar:
** CANCELLED **Garlic Mustard Pull at Roan Mountain State Park and on Roan Mountain.
Date: Saturday, March 29 **CANCELLED**
Time: 9 a.m. ET
Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Conference Center
Leader: Lisa Huff, Tennessee Natural Areas Program, Lisa.Huff@tn.gov
Description: Calling all volunteers! Now is the time for all lovers of “The Roan” to pitch in to help battle the terrible invaders on her doorstep. We’re going to concentrate on pulling garlic mustard along the Highway 143 roadside and inside the state park.
This event will follow on the heels of our very successful pulls in 2012 and 2013 garlic mustard pulls. Two years running now, so let’s get pumped for YEAR THREE! Pulling garlic mustard is very easy. Volunteers will only need to bring their personal gear (good footwear, layered clothes, water, lunch, hat, gloves, etc.).
Bags for disposing of the garlic mustard will be provided.
If we pull the mustard for about 5 years, we should be able to get rid of it and then just monitor and pull the few stragglers that will pop up after that. It’s amazing how much you can get done in just a short while with just a few dedicated pullers!
In formation on nearby lodging at Roan Mountain State Park can be found here http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/roan-mountain
** CANCELLED** Register by March 27! Register by emailing Lisa Huff: Lisa.Huff@tn.gov
LINKS:
Garlic Mustard Pull registration: Lisa.Huff@tn.gov
Jay Luetze, author of Stand Up That Mountain, talks about the efforts made to save the mountains and preserve the beauty of the Roan Highlands.