Name: Garlic Mustard Pull at Meltzer Woods in Shelby County 4.29
Start: 2026-04-29T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-29T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve

Garlic Mustard Pull at Meltzer Woods in Shelby County 4.29

Central Indiana Land Trust

Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Meltzer Woods.

Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve

Support the health and resilience of the old growth forest by helping with invasive plant removal.<a href="https://conservingindiana.org/preserves/meltzer-woods/" title="https://conservingindiana.org/preserves/meltzer-woods/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Meltzer Woods </a>is a National Natural Landmark and one of our most beloved preserves.All AgesPlease RSVP so we know to expect you.What to Expect and Bring:<ul><li>Volunteers will remove plants by hand.</li><li>Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.</li><li>Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.</li><li>Athletic shoes may be too slippery on the duckboards.</li><li>Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.</li><li>Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.</li><li>Public restrooms not available.</li><li>In case of inclement weather, check email for updates.</li></ul>Directions:Meltzer Woods is located near Shelbyville and is a short 35-minute drive from Indianapolis. From Indianapolis, take I74 E to IN 244 E, then turn left onto S 600 East. Staff will meet you in the parking lot. Map:<a href="http://post.spmailtechnol.com/f/a/KNhJVYmslGaoHVpMjnIbvg~~/AAQxAQA~/RgRhhCMmP0QgaHR0cHM6Ly90aW55dXJsLmNvbS9NZWx0emVyV29vZHNXA3NwY0IKAEim76JfoEbsC1IVc2NvdHRjcXVpY2tAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA" title="http://post.spmailtechnol.com/f/a/KNhJVYmslGaoHVpMjnIbvg~~/AAQxAQA~/RgRhhCMmP0QgaHR0cHM6Ly90aW55dXJsLmNvbS9NZWx0emVyV29vZHNXA3NwY0IKAEim76JfoEbsC1IVc2NvdHRjcXVpY2tAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@Meltzer Woods</a>More Garlic Mustard Pulls at Meltzer Woods:<ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985454121725?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985454121725?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click for April 15</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985454629243?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985454629243?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click for April 22</a></li></ul>More on Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)This invasive plant species spreads into high-quality woodlands, upland and floodplain forests, not just into disturbed areas. Garlic mustard alters habitat suitability for native plants, insects, and thereby birds and mammals.What else can I do?After visiting an area that has invasive weeds present, clean up before you leave the site. Make sure your clothes, boots, vehicles, and pets are seed free. Use plants native to Central Indiana in your yard and garden.

Garlic Mustard Pull at Meltzer Woods in Shelby County 4.29

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