Invasive Plant Species Targeted By Canton Program

CANTON, CT — Summer is definitely in full blast and its the time of year where things grow in our yards that, sometimes, we cannot identify.

They're invasive plants and if a health horticultural ecosystem is to be maintained, they must be removed.

Canton on Friday will host a special program at Mills Pond from 10 a.m. to noon that will show folks just how to identify and remove invasive plants so our beloved native species can flourish.

Mills Pond is located at 14 E. Hill Road and the rain date for the program is Saturday, July 29.

The program is being conducted by local master gardeners and interns, who will show people the common invasive plants and how to remove them.

"We'll see resilient native plants growing among the thugs. If you have a problem plant bring a sample," wrote the town.

Participants should wear long sleeves and long plants, closed toe shoes or boots, bring hand pruners, loppers, work gloves resistant to thorns, water and insect repellent.

To register for the program, just call 860-593-6220.