Introduced plants, animals, and insects that have been released into our ecosystems cause a number of detrimental impacts. These are called non-native and invasive species. Frost Valley YMCA is not immune to this issue and has taken on the challenge of keeping invasive species from being released and to eradicate existing ones.
Currently the Natural Resources Department is working to remove Japanese barberry from the understory of our forest. This thorny shrub takes over the forest floor and shades out native plants that provide forage and cover for our native wildlife.
Frost Valley YMCA
is also working
to keep a nuisance
alga from entering
our rivers and
streams. This
invasive is commonly
referred to as
Didymo. If
introduced it smothers
streambeds and
is detrimental
for fish, aquatic
invertebrates,
and plants. Please
help us to keep Didymo out
of our waters,
by learning
more about this
invasive species.
An important note about our firewood: Guests will be provided a complimentary load of firewood at their lodges. Additional loads can be purchased at Frost Valley. Firewood from any source outside Frost Valley property is prohibited. For more information on firewood regulations please visit dontmovefirewood.org
