The Institute for Regional Conservation recently held an ecological restoration event at Atlantic Dunes Park in Delray Beach, which focused on coastal conservation education and invasive plant removal. With funding and support from the city of Delray Beach, more than 2,000 cubic feet of invasive Brazilian pepper, as well as snake plant and carrotwood throughout the park, were removed in under three hours. 

It also held an ecological restoration event at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. A group of 24 volunteers and the institute’s staff worked to restore beach-dune and coastal-strand habitat within the park. With funds and support from the city of Boca Raton, 90 plants were restored. Included were 23 native coastal species such as the inkberry, beach clustervine and sea lavender.

To learn about other volunteer events ahead, check out the institute’s website at www.regionalconservation.org/ircs/Events.asp.

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