Re-Vegetation & Weed Warrior Programs
The re-vegetation committee would like to bring to your attention the opportunities for lower-cost re-vegetation of areas affected by the East Troublesome Fire.
Middle Park Conservation District (MPCD) is now taking orders for their spring tree seedling and perennial sale. These are low-cost options that will help with future growth on your property. Please note these are not large, mature trees, but will grow to be just that. This is a high demand sale and they will sell out. Order as soon as possible for your best chance to get your choice of trees. See their offerings and ordering instructions here. See the species chart here. Pay special attention to the elevations the trees are able to grow in, and select those that grow up to and above 9000' for best results. Trees will be available for pick up on May 27th in Granby.
MPCD is also offering wildflower and grass seeds for bulk purchase and a grass mix created especially for the areas affected by the wildfire. Grass and wildflower seed listed on the seedling sale page is available throughout the year and they will not run out of these items. Most perennial grasses and wildflowers will come back in our Columbine areas that were not heavily affected by the fire, but we can always help nature out a little! Seeding in spring can help reduce erosion and will help choke out the noxious weeds that will take this opportunity to grow back stronger and more quickly than ever. See the seeding fact sheet here for information about seeding after wildfire and the East Troublesome Seed Mixes here for information on mixes created specifically for fire recovery.
If you have lost your home to the East Troublesome Fire, you can get your seed mix for free, thanks to the Grand Foundation!
Contact Katlin at 970-724-3456, ext 4 with any questions about these programs. She is very helpful!
Don't forget.... we always need YOUR help with Noxious Weeds!
Columbine Lake has an active effort to manage & control our noxious weeds, both on private & community property. It is aptly named, the Weed Warrior Program. It is headed today by Betty Bush & Katie Ellis. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the noxious weeds around Columbine Lake. The 4 main state-listed noxious weed plants are:
Scentless Chamomile (primary target this year)
Oxeye Daisy
Yellow Toadflax
Canada Thistle
The CLCC Weed Warriors will have a very important job this coming spring and summer. Noxious weeds grow back with a vengeance after soil is disturbed and when vegetation is lost. Please contact Katie Ellis at 720-434-1690 or katieswildtree@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer to help with noxious weed mitigation along a stretch of CLCC roads or in a common area after the snow melts.
ARBOR CARE Tree Service and Mistletoe which will give you lots of information.
If you want specific information or would like to help, feel free to contact Betty Bush at hubbush@comcast.net. Let's remember ... Wildlife will NOT eat them.