Central students examine a knotweed patch prior to cutting.
Central students attacking the plant!
Students carrying Japanese Knotweed away from the stream so the seeds do not spread.
The victory pose! Great job students!
Friday, September 26, 2014
Central Students take on Japanese Knotweed! The winner, Central!
On Wednesday, September 24th the Central Global Science class led by Ann Gritzner traveled to Brush Creek Canyon State Preserve near Arlington with Clayton County Naturalist Brian Gibbs. The purpose of the trip was to stop the spread of Japanese Knotweed into the preserve. Japanese Knotweed is an invasive species that has escaped from landscaped areas. It can quickly take over and out compete local vegetation when left unchecked. If caught early, when patches are small, it can be controlled by cutting and then spraying with herbicide. The Global Science class is currently investigating invasive species and how to control and prevent them. A special thanks to Brian Gibbs and Bruce Blair for helping with the project.
Central students examine a knotweed patch prior to cutting.
Central students attacking the plant!
Students carrying Japanese Knotweed away from the stream so the seeds do not spread.
The victory pose! Great job students!
Central students examine a knotweed patch prior to cutting.
Central students attacking the plant!
Students carrying Japanese Knotweed away from the stream so the seeds do not spread.
The victory pose! Great job students!
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