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Mustard Busters Community Pull

Location of Sweet Run State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: main parking lot, near pollinator garden.
Main Park Address: Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132.

When

April 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to the park to be Mustard Busters! We’ll kick things off with a short introduction to why garlic mustard is harmful to our local ecosystem and how to remove it. After that, we'll spread out along the trail and get to work restoring the habitat. Volunteers are welcome to take home a recipe card for garlic mustard pesto along with a freshly pulled handful of garlic mustard. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and work gloves. We will have extra gloves if needed. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or guardian.

Families pulling invasive plants along trail

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-668-6230
Email Address: sweetrun@dcr.virginia.gov