Hyattsville Fights Invasive Plants Using Rented Goats
The city of Hyattsville hired a herd of herbivores from Browsing Green Goats to clear out invasive vines that stunt young trees and strangle mature ones as well as poison ivy.
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River Otters Spotted at Heurich Park in Hyattsville Amid Wildlife Rebound
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe cleanup of the Anacostia River watershed has led to a rebound in local wildlife, including river otters spotted at Heurich Park in Hyattsville.
New Birdhouses Aim to Help Restore Bluebird Population Around Route 1
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithNew birdhouses have been installed along the Anacostia River on the border of Hyattsville and North Brentwood as part of an effort to help restore the area’s declining bluebird population.
Mount Rainier’s New Native Plants Program Highlights Local Artist
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithThe city of Mount Rainier is encouraging homeowners and businesses to add native plants to their properties. Once a property has been certified, the city will provide the owner with a colorful plaque designed by Mount Rainier resident and graphic designer, Torie Partridge.
Five Zebras Are on the Loose in Prince George’s County
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithFive zebras escaped from a farm near Upper Marlboro and have been on the loose in Prince George’s County for the last week.
Sangfroid Distilling Partners With New Brooklyn Farms on Foraged Citrus Gin
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithSangfroid Distilling Co.’s latest gin gets its flavor thanks to Mount Rainier’s New Brooklyn Farms and a locally foraged fruit you can find in Hyattsville’s Magruder Park.
Take a Trip to Laurel’s Patuxent Research Refuge for a Quiet Getaway
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithLocated less than 30 minutes from downtown Hyattsville, the Patuxent Research Refuge at 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop in Laurel is a good option for a dramatic change of scenery with plenty of room to keep your distance from others.
University Park Restores Meadow for Wildlife and Bees
/in University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe town of University Park has restored a meadow to provide food and shelter for local wildlife and flowers for bees.
Route 1: More Native Plants Than U.S. Average
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by adminPrince George’s County, including the area around the Route 1 corridor, has some of the most diverse native plant life in the United States, according to local science writer Gabe […]
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