Short Answer: Presence at the Lincoln Library Book Sale
On: Saturday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
Long Explanation: You may have heard of the invasive jumping worms (Amynthas Agrestis) that are making their way in Vermont. These are bad guy worms because:

"They live in the organic matter or the topmost layer of soil. This upper layer of organic matter protects the soil from erosion. Many of the tree roots establish in this duff layer of the forest floor, and wildflowers grow. Jumping worms are ravenous feeders that quickly consume the organic matter and degrade the soil. Nutrients from their castings are rapidly released, with a small amount actually reaching the roots of plants. During heavy rainstorms, the nutrients are quickly lost, and the soil may be unable to support plant growth. There is only bare soil where there was once lush vegetation and wildflowers. When such a disturbance happens, it provides an opportunity for an invasive plant species, such as garlic mustard or stiltgrass, to move in. The structure of the soil is also damaged, and often, there will be voids under tree roots that are near the surface of the soil." -- Pennsylvania State University Extension ( https://extension.psu.edu/look-out-for-jumping-earthworms ) Because it is very hard to detect the eggs of these worms, the library board has decided not to have our plant sale this year. We don't want to be a super-spreader of these worms. But we will have plenty of pest-free books! And we will have an educational exhibit that explains everything you always wanted to know about jumping worms. Come for the books and leave without worms!

Nov 25, 2024, 9 AM to 12 PM

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Nov 28, 2024, 6 to 9 PM