WARNING:

“You’re gonna need an ocean

Of Calamine lotion

You’ll be scratchin’ like a hound

The minute you start to mess around with

Poison Ivy, Poison Ivy ”

(Apologies to the Coasters)

Right behind the tsunami of pollen we have endured seems to be a real blockbuster crop of poison ivy.  It’s everywhere. If you’ve had it before, you know that even casual contact with this stuff is not a good thing.  If you haven’t had the experience, congratulations, but please stay vigilant and protect yourself.  The most reliable tell is “leaves of three” – like in the photo.  Best advice is “stay away.”  It’s everywhere this year, including numerous areas around the Clubhouse property.  There are other similar leaves such as  Virginia creeper, but just stay clear. The Association is taking steps to control it around the clubhouse and pavilion, but please be careful.

posted 05.16.25