Knotweed Knockdown

Date: June 14th and 21st, Allentown and Upper Macungie, respectively

written by Mary Rooney

Join LLWS for Our Annual Knotweed Knockdown!

Knotweed is an invasive species that grows rapidly on stream banks, outcompeting native plants and threatening local ecosystems. Let’s take action together!

🔹 What We’ll Do: Volunteers will cut and remove knotweed using machetes and weed cutters, loading it into a truck provided by the Parks Department.

🔹 When & Where:
📅 Dates: Saturday, June 14th & June 21st
⏰ Time: 9 AM – Noon

🔹 Who Can Join: Adults and volunteers 16+ (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Sign up individually or bring a friend.

🔹 What to Bring: Some tools will be provided, but bring your own machete or scythe if you have one! Wear boots, long pants, and gloves for safety.

🔹 How to RSVP: Sign up using the Event RSVP page, and you’ll receive more details.

Let’s reclaim our waterways—together, we can make a difference