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Volunteer Event: Garlic Mustard Pull at Five Points Forest

Garlic Mustard is a non-native, invasive plant. Originally introduced from Europe, it has spread across large parts of North America, to the detriment of natural areas and their biodiversity. Garlic Mustard is aggressive, crowding out native understory plants and even emitting a chemical into the soil that prevents many native plants from growing. 

Join us at Five Points Forest on May 30th, at 10am, to help pull Garlic Mustard and create space for native forest plants to thrive. Five Points Forest has a beautiful, well-developed trail system, so don't miss out on a lovely spring hike.  

Please RSVP at the bottom of this page.GM.jpg

Things to note:

  • Due to COVID-19, we will be practicing physical distancing at this event, meaning you should stay at least 2m away from anyway who doesn't live in your household. Although this is an outdoor event, everyone is encouraged to wear a mask.
  • There are no washroom facilities at Five Points Forest, so please plan accordingly.
  • This event involves hand pulling plants, which requires stooping or kneeling.
  • You may encounter ticks at Five Points Forest. Be sure to check for ticks before leaving the site and once you get home. More info on ticks is available here.

What to bring:

  • TTLT will provide work gloves and garbage bags, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
  • This is an outdoor event so please bring whatever you need to be comfortable, such as sunscreen, bug spray, rain gear, and good shoes. As well, bring along snacks and plenty of water.

Please note: this event is subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. As well, this event is weather dependent. In the case of any changes or cancellation, we will send out an email to everyone who is registered the day before the event.

 

WHEN
May 30, 2021 at 10:00am - 12pm
WHERE
Five Points Forest
4975 Robinson Rd
Putnam, ON N0L 2B0
Canada
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Rebecca Launchbury ·

Will you come?