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Introducing the Mustard Maulers
Reinstein Woods is all about nature, the changing seasons and team work. Teamwork is an important part of a favorite American spring pass time: baseball. Reinstein Woods and baseball may not seem to tie together, but this year there’s a definite parallel: I’d like to introduce our new board of directors’ Garlic Mustard Challenge team “The Mustard Maulers.”
Most sports are based on traditions, and at Reinstein Woods we conduct an annual Garlic Mustard Challenge as an important tradition. Baseball has a season, and a league. Our season runs from April 18 to June 18 and we are part of the Invasive Species league. Baseball games are generally played in stadiums; most of our “games” are held at places like Flattail Lake, Secluded Swamp and Muskrat Marsh.
Nicknames play a big role in baseball and throughout the years I recall names like “The Babe,” “Rocky,” “Catfish” and “The Mick.” Our roster includes, “Vida Blue Vinod,” “L A Banks,” “Terry the Pirate” and “Casey” our leader, to name just a few.
Our team “The Mustard Maulers” held opening day on Sunday, May 17 when we pulled 40 pounds of garlic mustard from Reinstein Woods. Our team color is, naturally, mustard yellow. We have a young [?] talented team, we play to win, but we are not Hot Dogs. The Garlic Mustard plant is a tough opponent!!!
The GMC continues through June 18, so there is still time for you to join the league. More information is available at the League office, 93 Honorine Drive Depew, NY or by calling Matt at (716)683-5959.
- Mike Gettings [aka, Johnny Mustard Seed]
Hello,
My family would love to come to pull the invasive mustard plant. When may we come? Do we need to sign in? Meet anyone there? Thanks. Linda
Thanks for your interest! Contact Matt Nusstein and he will give you all the details on how to participate in the Garlic Mustard Challenge. He can be reached at 683-5959 ext. 210 or at matthew.nusstein@dec.ny.gov
Thanks again!