Weeds to Broomsticks: Cedarvale Park Invasive Plant Removal
October 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Remove invasive buckthorn, protect local ecosystems, and repurpose into a wooden witches' broomsticks for Halloween
Join us to help control the spread of invasive plants in Georgetown. Participants will help remove invasive plants 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 and honeysuckle.
Witches' Broomstick Craft: After removing invasive plants, participants will repurpose the harvested buckthorn into their own wooden witches' broomstick - just in time for Halloween! CVC staff will lead a step-by-step demonstration and all materials will be provided. Each participant will take home their handcrafted broomstick.
Help make the Hungry Hollow SNAP neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate. This event is part of the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP).
Location:
Meet us at Cedarvale Park. Parking is available.
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.
- Portable toilet amenities will be available.
- 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.
- Participants collecting volunteer hours, please notify staff at the event and bring any required sheets.
- 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.
