Details:

This outing will involve maintenance and invasive removal (Chinese Sumac - see link below) at Sid Vogelpohl’s property and off the Magazine Mountain Scenic Byway southeast of Paris, AR. Sid is a long-time member of the Arkansas Native Plant Society (ANPS), author of the “Know Your Natives” articles and host for FAMN educational outings; Sid has written hundreds of detailed write-ups describing native plants of Arkansas, nearly all of which are from his property.

Please wear good walking/hiking shoes, long pants, leather gloves, bring water and bug repellent.

Chinese Sumac/Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima): https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/indiana/stories-in-indiana/journey-with-nature--tree-of-heaven/

ANPS Know Your Natives (KYN) Articles: https://anps.org/know-your-natives-archive/know-your-native-articles/

Where?

Sid Vogelpohl’s Property south of Paris, AR (GPS Coordinates: 35.275276,-93.694530); physical address is: 2480 South Highway 309, Paris. It is a pretty good haul, but well worth the trip and a beautiful drive!



Carpool/caravan:

Carpool/caravan is recommended; parking is limited. Meet at Robert's house no later than 0720; please contact Robert the previous evening to coordinate.

Andrea Peterka is offering carpool for the Russellville area: coordinate by the evening before, Andrea's contact information is in the membership directory.



Questions: Contact Robert at rafuhler@gmail.com or text/call: 501.733.4019