Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
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Walk under the light of the full moon.
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