You know who has really enjoyed these misty mornings? Our neighborhood Rough-skinned newts! The Land Trust team has been spotting them all over the trails as they look for opportunistic insect snacks.

Want to help out these little cuties? Clearing invasive species is one great way to do so! We’re tackling Himalayan blackberry this week with our volunteers, a plant that can really cramp the newt’s style. Thorny thickets can outcompete the native plants and fallen wood that newts need for foraging, cover, and protection from predators. 

Meet at the Judd Creek Loop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgNsPtZAZa51ifX46