Privet Removal at Bowling Green Park - Beginning Dec. 2023

Privet removal activities will begin at Bowling Green Park and the Spencer Open Space beginning Dec. 4, weather dependent. The goal of performing targeted removal of privet is to promote long-term solutions to eliminate this plant and restore the characteristics and functions of the open space and habitat. City Staff created a Standard Operating Procedure that focuses on pre-activity inspection, removal strategies, public education and involvement, restoration planning, and follow-up activities.