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Acton Invasive Plant Removal
April 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Help Remove Invasive Plants
Participants will help remove invasive species that are impacting the survival of native plants and animals. These actions help restore habitat for our native wildlife to survive and allow a more diverse ecosystem to thrive. We will use tools such as shovels and extractigators to remove small and medium-sized invasive shrubs like buckthorn, honeysuckle.
After the event turn removed pieces of invasive plants into a unique wind chime! Using twine, wooden beads, bells, paint markers, and beeswax, this hands-on craft is fun for all ages and perfect for your garden.
Help make the Acton SNAP neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate. This event is part of Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP).
Location:
Meet us at Tanners Drive Park. Parking is available at Acton Arena.
What to Wear and Bring:
- For your safety, wear a hat, long pants, long socks and closed-toe shoes.
- This is a rain-or-shine event. Please dress for the weather.
- Your own reusable water bottle (we have water to refill from).
- Sunscreen and bug spray.
- Waiver (if required, see details below)
Additional Information:
- Arrive on time.
- Registration is recommended.
- Washroom amenities will be available inside Acton Arena.
- Participants collecting volunteer hours, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.
- Volunteers 13 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Volunteers ages 14 to 17 attending without a parent or guardian must bring a signed Youth Volunteer Waiver or have a parent or guardian sign one at registration prior to leaving.
- Volunteers 18 years and older, please read the Adult Volunteer Waiver.
This event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. To stay current on event changes or cancellations, be sure to register for this event. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.
If you have any questions, please contact us.

