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Qvcmjd!Opujdf <br />Got Buckthorn? <br />Attention <br /> Buckthorn is an invasive cally retains its leaves long after most <br />all Ramsey <br />woody plant that has made its way plants have shed theirs. <br />Residents: <br />into Ramsey. It is a very aggressive There are several control <br />plant that can tolerate shade, full sun, options available including pulling <br />Water conservation <br />drought and poor soil conditions.by hand (smaller plants up to roughly <br />tips are now <br />Buckthorn has the ability to out-com-3/8 of an inch), using a hand tool, <br />pete native vegetation for nutrients, such as a “Weed Wrench”, to pull <br />available at <br />light and water and can negatively larger plants (up to about two inches <br />www.ci.ramsey.mn.us <br />impact native ecosystems. Its aggres-in diameter), or cutting and chemi- <br />on the public works <br />sive nature degrades habitat for native cally treating the stumps of Buckthorn <br />wildlife, can result in an impenetrable greater than two inches in diameter <br />page <br />layer of vegetation, reduces species (always follow product instructions <br />diversity of plants and song birds in for mixing and applying any type of <br />forests, and has seeds that remain herbicide). <br />viable for up to six years. Due to “Weed Wrenches” are now <br />these traits, Buckthorn is considered available for the public to check out to <br />an invasive species and when found, assist with managing and eradicating <br />should be removed.Buckthorn. The tool can be checked <br /> There are two species of out for a week at a time and does re- <br />Buckthorn that are considered inva-quire a $25 deposit to ensure that it is <br />sive, Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus returned clean and in working condi- <br />cathartica) and Glossy Buckthorn tion. Further details are available on <br />(Frangula alnus). Buckthorn grows the city’s website at www.ci.ramsey. <br />as a shrub or small tree up to heights mn.us/departments/Community/envi- <br />of twenty-fi ve feet and produces ro.asp or by contacting Chris Ander- <br />black berries that ripen in August and son, Environmental Coordinator at <br />September. Buckthorn can often be 763-433-9905. Please help us combat <br />identifi ed easily in the fall as it typi-this invasive plant! <br />ItÔs Safety Camp time! <br /> ATTENTION all parents of second and third graders! <br />CITY OF RAMSEY RECYCLES <br />Getting a little tired of the tricks that Mother Nature played this <br />CALL 763-433-9905 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us <br />winter? It’s time to start thinking about summer fun and making <br />plans for your kids! The Ramsey Kid’s Safety Camp is a great <br />place to start the summer out safely. <br /> The 7th annual Ramsey Kids Safety Camp will be held <br />on June 17-18. Camp is limited to 144 children and will be fi lled <br />on a fi rst come basis. Priority registration is given to Ramsey res- <br />idents and fi rst time attendees. A registration fee of $30 includes <br />activities, supplies, snacks and lunches, bike helmet, t-shirt, hat, <br />family barbeque, and awards ceremony. Limited scholarships are <br />available. Registration forms are available at the Ramsey Mu- <br />nicipal Center located at 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, or on the web <br />at: www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/community_events.asp, or by calling <br />Kristin Reider, Ramsey Police Department, at 763-576-4304. <br />www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 9 <br />