The popular series is back for its second year!

Land camp invites participants to learn about and try land management techniques in a supportive environment so that they can feel comfortable implementing them at home. This series of workshops is ideal for those already actively managing their land, those who would like to start, and those interested in learning more about how CLC manages the properties we care for.

The workshop will focus on managing land for pollinators! Using the Pollinator Patch and former farm fields at Greenport as a classroom, we will explore how to remove non-native weeds, identify key local pollinators, and reintroduce native, pollinator-friendly plants. Led by Amelia Legare of O Zone Sustainability Center and Flower Power Native Plant Nursery and Luke Maskarinec, CLC Public Lands Associate, individuals will leave with an understanding of how to create pollinator-friendly spaces and their positive impact on local ecosystems. This workshop is ideal for both individuals looking to create smaller-scale pollinator patches and those interested in attracting pollinators as part of larger-scale habitat restoration projects.

What’s involved: This event will include walking approximately a quarter of a mile along the Access for All trail, an open gravel trail, and sections of the Hickory Lane trail, which features mowed grass. At times, the group may walk off-trail. The group will stop often to discuss managing habitat for pollinators along the way. Additional trail information can be found here.

Packing list: Water, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, and a way to take notes (i.e. notebook, smartphone).

What not to bring: Please, no dogs.

Other Land Camp workshops this year will focus on forest management at Schor (May 22) and pond management at Ooms (June 28).