Knotweed is a noxious invasive plant that vigorously self-plants itself in moist areas, degrades the ecosystem, and ultimately promotes soil erosion on stream banks.  At this annual event, we cut the plants to the ground and dispose of the stems, giving the “good guy” plants a better chance to take over the territory.  Wear long pants and long sleeves, and bring gloves!  Come and go as you please.  Water and Kind bars will be available,

Join the garden camaraderie for more planting and weeding in the Wildlife and Respite Garden!  Water and Kind bars will be provided.  Bring gloves and your favorite weeding tool if you have one, and of course come and go as you please.

Japanese Knotweed

Knotweed is a noxious invasive plant that vigorously self-plants itself in moist areas, degrades the ecosystem, and ultimately promotes soil erosion on stream banks.  At this annual event, we cut the plants to the ground and dispose of the stems, giving the “good guy” plants a better chance to take over the territory.  Wear long pants and long sleeves, and bring gloves!  Come and go as you please.  Water and Kind bars will be available.

We’ll be planting new flowering plants, and (of course) weeding the Wildlife and Respite Garden to prepare it for garden season.  We’ll also work on other garden chores such as removing landscape fabric that is no longer needed and renewing the wood chips on our wood chip path.  Water and the traditional Kind Bars (or their Trader Joe equivalent) will be provided.  Come and go as you please, and do bring garden gloves and your favorite weeding tool if you have one.  We have extra gloves and tools so we can supply these items if you don’t bring them.

We will start off with a short summary of our accomplishments in 2016 and our plans for 2017, than on to a fascinating presentation on the use of police dogs in Lower Merion presented by the Lower Merion Police Department K9 unit.  There will be refreshments and a chance to talk with your fellow dog parkers as well.  Come one come all!

This is a party to thank those members who have volunteered at events or supported us with donations during the calendar year 2016.  Wine, beer, soft drinks and lots of yummy nibbles will be provided.  Each invitee is welcome to bring a spouse or significant other, so this is a great chance to get to know the better half of all our dog park regulars!

NOTE:  We will be sending an electronic invitation to each 2016 Active Member.   Sometimes those E-Vites get lost in cyberspace,  so If you qualify as an Active Member  in 2016 but don’t receive an invitation, please let us know.   We want each of you to come if you possibly can!

Join us for a 3 course holiday  luncheon and get to know some of your fellow dog parkers!  RSVP by November 23.  The cost of the lunch is $30 per person, and you get to choose between crab cakes or beef bourguignon as the main course.  Please send your check to Ellen Reese, 727 Stradone Rd, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004