Harkness Memorial State Park – A mansion, gardens and 237 acres on Long Island Sound that was owned by Edward S. Harkness and became part of the CT park system in 1952.
Japanese Knotweed – An invasive plant from East Asia with hollow stems like bamboo. It can grow in wetlands and drives out native plants creating a monoculture.
Fun Facts
The mansion at the Park is called “Eolia” for the island home of the Greek god of wind.
Japanese Knotweed’s young stems are edible and taste like sour rhubarb. Its flowers are excellent for bees.
