North Four Corners News ♦ February 2026

Lockridge Creek Vine-Cutting Cleanup 7 March

It’s time once again for our neighborhood effort to cut the nonnative, invasive vines (especially English ivy and porcelainberry) along the creek on Lockridge Drive.

This event will take place Saturday, 7 March (10 a.m. to noon); rain date Sunday, 8 March (10 a.m. to noon).  We’ll meet at the bandalong trash trap (Lockridge Drive and Belton Road) and work our way to Dennis Avenue.

An orientation to demonstrate and explain everything to do before we start cutting starts promptly at 10 a.m.  It’s cold this time of year, but it’s best to start cutting before all the plants turn green and bushy again.  That will make it easier to access and identify our target species.  Come join us, meet neighbors, and help save our trees!

This event is meant for everyone, although it’s geared towards adults and older children.  Some sections of Lockridge are quite steep and we’ll be using sharp tools to cut plants.  All children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event.  Please remember, we are all volunteers and we’re all in this together!

Wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots.  Dress for the weather; it will be chilly.  Wear gloves!  Bring loppers and/or hand pruners.  No power tools or machetes are allowed.

Our wonderful neighbor, Robin Loube, has offered again to pick up some treats for the volunteer crew.  Please email [contact data redacted online] to RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount.  If you cannot bring your own re-usable water bottle, a limited supply of bottled water will be provided.

This event will be supervised by Corinne Stephens (Thistle Drive), weed warrior volunteer coordinator for Montgomery Parks/M-NC Park and Planning Commission.  If you have questions, email [contact data redacted online].   ■