Cullinan/Oyster Creek Park Project
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 am - 12 pm
WHERE: Cullinan/Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land
DIRECTIONS:
From US 59 take TX-6 North, drive about 3.5 miles and turn left at Hull Lane
PROJECT: Debris clean up. Work boots or closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.
CONTACT: Eric Ruckstuhl at 713.298.3021
Hermann Brown Park Project
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 9 am - 12 pm
WHERE:
Hermann Brown Park, 400 Mercury Drive, Houston, TX 77013
DIRECTIONS:
From Downtown area, take I-10 East toward Beaumont
Exit 776A toward Mercury Drive
Turn left on Mercury Drive
PROJECT: Removing invasive species plants in the park near Hunting Bayou
CONTACT: Eric Ruckstuhl at 713.298.3021 and Oneika McCarthy at 713.392.2945
Collins/Cypresswood Park Project
WHEN: January 23, 2010 from 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Collins Park / Cypresswood Park, 6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
DIRECTIONS:
Hwy. 249 Northbound - Turn right at Cypresswood
Proceed east for approx. 4 miles and turn right on Yorkminster
Follow Yorkminster down to the parking lot closest to the Creek
From I-45 Northbound - Turn left at Cypresswood and proceed west for approx. 6 miles
Turn left at Yorkminster. Follow Yorkminster all the way down to the parking lot closest to the creek
PROJECT: Debris clean up and clearing water access for canoe/kayak launch
CONTACT: Eric Ruckstuhl at 713.298.3021
Steve Hupp reports:
Eric Ruckstuhl and I had another great outing with Hermann Park Conservancy on Friday, 12/18/09! We guided about 20 active 6th graders in removing invasive plants while another 20 spread mulch under trees in another area. This was a community service project for these students. We removed Brazilian Vervain, Chinese Tallow Tree, a crape myrtle, a camphor tree, and several white mulberry. We also removed litter from natural areas and one island. 4 boys and I used cutting tools under my supervision and the balance pulled Brazilian Vervain by hand as the soil was the proper moisture to get the roots out. Eric provided guidance, identification, encouragement and herbicide spraying. We worked around (and avoided) poison ivy that was in fall color. Sam Molina of Hermann Park Conservancy recognized BPA as a partner in this project and asked me to provide a brief discussion of invasives. I also discussed the need to keep mulch away from the root flare. I gave them probably more than they wanted, and I also built on their science knowledge while I was at it. The 6th graders had a great time and learned about nature in a hands on way! They also had a lot of insightful questions that I was glad to be able to answer.
Stephen Hupp, M. S.
Administrator - Water and Solid Waste Programs
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Environmental Public Health Division - Houston Office
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