TRR photo by Scott Rando Galerucella eggs as seen on a purple loosestrife plant during a National Park Service survey in mid-July. A female beetle usually lays two to 10 eggs daily or 300 to 400 eggs per year.

Beneficial beetles control invasive plants in the Upper Delaware

With the coming of August, an attractive carpet of purple flowers is becoming evident in many areas, especially along the shore of the Delaware River. Unfortunately, these flowers are most likely the Purple Loosetrife plant (Lythrum salicaria). This plant is an invasive species that favors wetlands such as lake shores and river banks. It chokes out native species of plants and can cause habitat loss for wildlife that depend on the native plants for food or shelter.

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Learn about our herbal heritage at Fort Delaware

NARROWSBURG, NY—This weekend, Fort Delaware will feature a series of herb walks and presentations on the history of herbal medicine and its current significance by local herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore, assisted by Richard Mandelbaum.

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Gardening grants available

REGION—The National Gardening Association (NGA), in conjunction with Home Depot, awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs.

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Also in this issue:

• Pike County not accepting applications for gypsy moth suppression
• Liberty Rail Trail building day