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AROUND THE CREEK

 

Starkweather Drive Project Information

In 2009 an Eagle Scout and a Starkweather Creek neighbor approached Friends of Starkweather Creek (FSC) about doing a project. We decided that removing invasive species such as burdock and replacing them with native vegetation along Starkweather Drive would be a good project. We worked with City of Madison staff to set the project guidelines. The scouts went door to door in the neighborhood with information about their project and FSC shared the project with the Eastmorland Neighborhood Association.

The scouts did a great job removing the invasive species in 2009. They also received many donations of native plants. Temporary fencing was placed around the delicate new plants to protect them from rabbits and lawnmowers. Woodchips covered newspaper to reduce new weed growth.

This spring their work is already sprouting. The first plants to arrive are bloodroot. Watch for their white flowers. We are excited to see what will bloom next.
FSC and neighbors will be continuing this work in 2010.

 

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The mission of the Friends of Starkweather Creek is to work for a healthy urban stream and to benefit the community through stewardship, education, and advocacy.

Let's work together to help the creek!

 

If you would like to become a member of the Friends, please complete our Membership Form and either: 1) mail it to FSC at P.O. Box 8442, Madison, WI 53708-8442, or 2) email it to admin@starkweatherfriends.org to join us in our efforts on behalf of the Mighty Starkweather.

 

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