With threats of rain, fire, and West Nile virus all abated, we took advantage of the fine warm weather to resume cattail management at pHake Lake on November 8. Volunteers worked on the south shore of the lake – a favorite spot for classes and researchers to observe wildlife at the lake and collect lake samples. Over the past year, however, cattails and brush had almost completely blocked access to the sampling and observation site, but I am happy to report that after the volunteers’ efforts, the site is once again useable. Here are some photos of the volunteers hard at work and the difference they made:

Tom Andrews tows a load of cattails across the lake while Tim Cox and Elliott Cox push from behind. ©Nancy Hamlett.
Volunteer workdays will resume their normal schedule on Nov. 15. We hope you can join us!