Old Town Lake Weed Wrangle – November 8, 2025 

Seeking volunteers for a workday to remove invasive plants 

Join the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County and the Town of Ferdinand, for an invasive plant Weed Wrangle, Saturday, November 8th from 9 am to Noon at Old Town Lake in Ferdinand. At this hands on workday, volunteers will learn to identify and remove harmful invasive plants such as Burning Bush, Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, and Wintercreeper along the park’s forested trail.

Old Town Lake opened in 2020 as the Town of Ferdinand’s newest park, and has quickly become a popular destination for locals who enjoy the trail which loops through around the lake. To reach the park, drive past the Monastery on East 14th Street until you see the park entrance on your right. The goal is to improve forest habitat quality and encourage more native trees and understory plants to grow, so that visitors and wildlife can continue to enjoy the park for years to come.

Volunteers do not need any experience to participate, but should come prepared with long pants, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Hand tools will be available for those that need them. Bottled water and snacks will be provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver form signed by a parent/guardian.

Once the Weed Wrangle is complete, participants can enjoy pizza, provided by the Town of Ferdinand at St. Benedict’s Brew Works.  

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. To pre-register contact Dubois County SWCD at duboisswcd@gmail.com

This workday is supported in part by the Dubois County Soil & Water Conservation District.