RESTON'S ANNUAL
GARLIC MUSTARD
Challenge
2016 WINNERS Volunteers who participated in the 2016 Garlic Mustard Challenge pulled 3,320 pounds of the invasive plant this year, which exceeds last year's total by 2,186 pounds. Garlic mustard spreads rapidly and displaces native or other desired plants. Each plant can produce thousands of seeds, which can be spread by wildlife, humans, water or other means. Garlic mustard is native to Europe and was brought over to the U.S. as an herb to cook with. There are many delicious recipes for garlic mustard. RA and its Habitat Heroes volunteers work to remove as much of the invasive plant as possible each year through the Challenge and other events. To the volunteers, Reston Association thanks you for your dedication, determination and passion for helping improve and protect Reston’s open space. It is because of volunteers like you that Reston will continue to be a beautiful place to live, work, play and get involved.
Individual Category Winner Patricia Wagner 2,360 pounds
Small Group Winner CA Technologies 354.7 pounds
Large Group Winner Reston Environmental Action 176 pounds
GET READY FOR THE 2017 CHALLENGE
For more information, contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer supervisor, at habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986.
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