News Flash

Mayor Damon Seils has declared Feb. 28 to March 4 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in Carrboro.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event created to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.

“I encourage all residents to join upcoming efforts to support native species and remove invasive species," Mayor Seils said.

Access the full proclamation at https://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/View/10674/Invasive-Species-Awareness-Week-Proclamation-2022

Carrboro residents are encouraged to visit the following links for further information on conscientious gardening.  

• Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/landscaping-for-wildlife-with-native-plants
• Invasive Plants found in the Piedmont of North Carolina  http://nc-ipc.weebly.com/piedmont-invasive-plants.html
• Landscaping and Plants http://townofcarrboro.org/778/Landscaping-and-Plants

Pictured below are some of the volunteers who have helped with invasive species removal in Carrboro! The Carrboro High School Football Team pitched in to remove invasive privet from 
Anderson Park this fall, and another volunteer who has assisted with invasive plant removal is Barbara Stenross. Thanks so much to our volunteers!