Hi everyone, This is a friendly reminder that our Invasive Barberry removal program is this Saturday (1/8). Register online at the following link: Please note that each date is a separate program Register for as many dates as you’re interested in. Register.capturepoint.com/villageofirvington Scheduled Cleanup Dates and Times Times: 10 AM – 12 PM and/or 12 PM – 2 PM […]
Below is a link to the year-long research project that looked at how the native plants in the 11 educational gardens supported pollinating insect biodiversity at the O’Hara Nature Center. The research work was done in partnership with the Cornell Waste Management Institute and the New York State Department of Transportation. NYSDOT will use the […]
Below are a few photos highlighting last Saturday’s (11/6) Japanese Barberry Removal Program from Irvington Woods Park. Participants removed over 200 Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) shrubs, helping to clear an area of 410 square feet! This work goes a long way to help suppress the population of blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) and lyme disease. With the support of the […]
Dear Irvington Residences, If you see this invasive pest, “PLEASE, PLEASE, DESTROY IT” and notify the Irvington Recreation and Parks Department and NYS DEC. Spotted Lantern Flies (SFL) have devastated areas of Pennsylvania and are now chewing their way through New Jersey. Here’s a handy ID sheet: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/slfposter2.pdf The SLF is a beautiful-looking insect, so it may seem counterintuitive […]
Included below are a few photos highlighting the recent Heirloom Apple Grafting workshop led by CJ Reilly. The workshop spanned two weekends where participants worked and learned about the historical American heirloom apples and the “how-to” and “why” we graft apple trees. There were approximately 156 heirloom apple trees grafted that went out to new homes, yards, and properties. Stay tuned for more hands-on […]
Once again, the Rivertowns Pollinator Pathway Project is making it easy for you to choose great native plants to add to your yard for the coming Spring, connecting your garden with the fabulous Demonstration Gardens at the O’Hara Nature Center and supporting the great work of the Native Plant Center, all in one easy step. […]
Please know the rules for the Irvington Woods Park and Halsey Pond Park regarding trash. “Carry In and Carry Out”! Leave no trace behind, Trash cans do not work as they become dumping grounds for household trash, car trash and much more. Every time we put cans out they are abused. They are your parks, […]
Click Here to view the flyer for the program South End, last Thursday of the month Please come for a walk with us! Register in advance by sending an email to Laura Compagni, Education Specialist for the Old Croton Aqueduct State Park: laura.compagni@parks.ny.gov or call 646-670-3947 Our goal is to connect with other […]
To view the 2020 annual report and all that took place in the Irvington Woods Park this year CLICK HERE Thank you to everyone who played a role in all of our accomplishments!