University and community join in clean-up
Kevin Maher ’04

Members of the Villanova community joined with local residents on March 15 to attend Radnor Township’s annual “invasives” workshop at Clem Macrone Park in Garrett Hill. The event included an information session on these environmentally harmful plants as well as a clean-up to rid the park of such “silent invaders.”

Efforts were directed toward the removal of the non-native multi-colored flora and vines that were damaging the local environment. Initially introduced to the area for aesthetic purposes, the plants eventually came to override other life. Being dense enough to block out the sun and surviving through damaging roots, the invasives were not allowing for any diversity of wildlife. Through their removal, not only will new life thrive, but also the park itself will be extended in size.

Representatives of Villanova athletics included members of the football team, men’s and women’s soccer teams and the women’s crew team. Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa were on hand for the days work on behalf of Greek Affairs.

Also in attendance was Radnor Township Commissioner Dave Canaan who said that he was quite pleased with the success of the affair, Interfraternity Council president and Phi Sigma Kappa member, Conor McGill, commented on the importance of the event. “As students at Villanova, we realize the importance of positive university/community relations. Phi Sigma Kappa is happy to have the opportunity to work side by side with other campus organizations and members of the community.”