Invasive Species Removal Volunteer Opportunities

The Keene Conservation Commission is hosting two invasive species removal workdays and is looking for volunteers to help maintain some of Keene’s beautiful public spaces.  Volunteers age 14 and older are welcome. No experience is necessary. Please bring work or gardening gloves. 

Tuesday, October 13, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Woodlawn Cemetery: Volunteers will pull Japanese knotweed at the bridge and the brook.

Thursday, October 15, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Robin Hood Park: Volunteers will pull Japanese knotweed and Oriental bittersweet near the tennis courts, the pavilion, and the pool

Questions? Contact Bob Milliken at bob@milliken.us or Mari Brunner at mbrunner@keenenh.gov or 603-352-5440.

Close up of Japanese Knotweed plant with a coin on a leaf to compare size.