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Invasive Species Pulls – Phragmites Removal
July 20 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
FreeInvasive Species Pulls
Help restore native wildlife habitat by removing invasive alien species at the Wye Marsh this summer.
Join Wye Marsh’s Stewardship Team to learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the area. Please meet us at the Visitors Centre at the times listed below. If possible, bring your gardening gloves, drinking water, and bug spray.
Phragmites Removal
Invasive Phragmites is a perennial grass that has been damaging ecosystems in Ontario for decades. This alien species takes over shorelines and affects the growth of native plants and the habitat and/ or food supply of many different species.
Pre-registration is required. Please email abolliger@wyemarsh.com to register.
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre’s far access (directions and map to be provided upon registration) Who: Anyone who would like to help. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. What to bring: Please bring your own spade, rubberized gloves, rubber boots, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and water.
Participants can stay and pull for as long as they like. Give 30 minutes, an hour, or more – and it WILL make a difference!