On August 11, from 9-11 friends of Haystack Mountain is hosting a pruning event on Haystack’s blueberry fields. The blueberry fields are being maintained for open community picking and for wildlife. Keeping the fields in blueberries requires mowing at least every other year and routinely cutting back small trees that grow where it’s too steep or rocky for a mower. Participants should be able to safely use a handsaw, clippers or loppers. Individuals with chainsaws and familiar with chainsaw safety and use are also welcome.

Please wear rugged shoes and bring:  work gloves, tools (handsaw, clippers, loppers) bug dope or bug net, hat, water and a snack. Work for as little or long as you want. Hopefully the blueberries won’t be past by then so bring your containers. For information contact Buck at boherin1954@gmail.com