It looks like the “Large Buttonweed Removal Operation” will be held at Omaehama on Sunday, June 7.
(Thanks to Nino-san for the tip)
Here it is ↓
This is a weeding event to help protect the rare sandy beach. It seems to be a team competition where participants compete to see how much of the invasive plant “Oo-futaba-mugura” they can remove. There will apparently be participation prizes too 😄
Large Buttonweed Removal Operation
Here is Oo-futaba-mugura ↓
Photo: João Medeiros “Diodia teres” / CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Oo-futaba-mugura is an invasive plant native to North America that tends to spread easily on sandy beaches and riverbeds. It produces cute flowers, but if it spreads too much, it may take over the habitat of coastal plants that originally grow at Omaehama.
When is it happening?
Sunday, June 7
*Canceled in case of rain
Registration: 9:15〜
Gathering and explanation: 9:30〜
Work session: 10:00〜11:00
Results announcement and awards ceremony: 11:00〜
Where is it happening?
Near the pine grove in the center of Omaehama Park
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 1 Nishihatocho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will they do?
It’s a team competition to see how much Oo-futaba-mugura can be removed 🌱 There will also apparently be a results announcement and awards ceremony, plus participation prizes 🏆
How much does it cost?
Free
Capacity?
100 people
Who can participate?
Anyone
Teams of 1 to 5 people can participate
Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
How to apply
Advance registration required
Apply from here
A final confirmation email will be sent about one week before the event.
Lastly
Turning what would normally be a pretty tough weeding job into a team competition is such a fun idea. Once you get started, it seems like you could really get into it like a game, trying to figure out how to pull out as much as possible as quickly as possible. And the fact that it directly helps protect the environment is great too. It sounds like it would be fun to join with family or friends.
*Nino-san, thank you very much for the tip!!
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