Mountain Studies to test plant spray

The Mountain Studies Institute of Durango and Silverton has joined with Terra Environmental to study the effects of Terra’s EnviroNow, an organic spray designed to restore the health and vigor of soil and trees as well as vegetation in residential lawns, parks, farms, ranches and forests.

Marty Millar of Terra Environmental presented Marcie Demming-Bidwell, executive director of the institute, with funding for the long-term study of the effects of EnviroNow on trees and vegetation in the forests of the Southwest Colorado.

As a farmer or gardener uses compost for its natural nutrients and microorganisms to enrich the soil, Terra uses concentrated extracts to help enrich the forest.

For more information, call 403-6015 or email marty@terraenvironow.com.

You can help pick up trash at Phil’s World

A National Public Lands Day event called “Trasher Hunt” will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Phil’s World in Cortez. Lunch will be provided at 1 p.m.

For many years, portions of the area’s 2,000 acres of piñon and juniper have been a dumping ground for trash. This is a continuation of the 2013 project. Motorized and nonmotorized volunteers are encouraged to sign up. Workers are asked to bring a 5-gallon bucket.

Volunteers must wear long pants, sturdy shoes and eye protection. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To register and for a location, email kathe@sjma.org. All registered participants will receive lunch and a T-shirt.

Nature Studies hike features moon facts

Durango Nature Studies will host a full moon hike under the Sturgeon moon from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Falls Creek.

The hike is free for members, and $10 for nonmembers. Participants will learn about natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, moon facts and legends.

To register, email sally@durangonaturestudies.org, call 769-1800 or visit www.durangonaturestudies.org/fullmoon.htm.

Herald Staff