Environmental Studies Senior Capstone students from the University of New England (UNE) have partnered with the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust to remove invasive Mugwort plants from Meadow Woods Preserve. Mugwort, a native of Europe, Africa, and Asia, quickly overtakes native species and can be detrimental to the ecosystem. The UNE students, led by Dr. Pam Morgan, have been working alongside community volunteers to manually remove the invasive vegetation. The removal process involves gently pulling the plants, removing soil and root trails, and taking them off the property to prevent further spread. The team aims to monitor the field and control the Mugwort’s spread to manageable levels.