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Reminder: Spade Day in Ipperwash
Help protect the waters edge in Ipperwash from Phragmites! Ipperwash Beach & Dunes Phragmites Spading Day – Friday, August 11, 2017 – 9:00 TO 12:30
with provided for those who register.
Spading Demonstration at 9:00 a.m. Spading from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 6492 West Parkway Drive
Meeting Point: On the Beach at the end of Ipperwash Road
Discoveries That Matter Tour
Maps will be available for pick up Sunday August 13th, 2017 at the following locations: Arkona’s Heritage Market Karyn’s Java n’ Scoops Ipperwash Beach Club Westland Greenhouses Zavitz General Store
The Circle of Life for Phragmites
Phragmites have three periods of growth: Translocating, Dormant and Growing. Translocating This takes place from late Summer until early Fall, or the first frost. This is when Phragmites is sending an increased amount of carbohydrates and nutrients from the leaves and stems …
Phrag Friday: Tag – You’re It
On the Ground Preparation-Phragmites Tagging The IPP are pleased to be participating in the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework. This is an international effort involving the whole Great Lakes Basin. Monitoring the growth and treatment of Phragmites and sharing information will improve our ability to effectively treat …
Phrag Friday: Spading Day
Ipperwash Beach and Dunes Phragmites Spading Day. Joins us to help rid our community of this evasive species.
Phrag Friday: Why Was Spraying Changed to Spading?
In the Spring plans were made to spray the Phragmites on Ipperwash beach and dunes. Backpack spraying allows applicators to target Phragmites specifically. This decision was based on the procedure used at Port Franks with an 87% to 95% success …
Phrag Friday: Why Was Spraying Changed to Spading? Read more »
Have you renewed yet?
Stay connected and informed about our Community in Ipperwash, renew your membership now. It is that time of year again, to renew you CICA membership. CICA memberships renew annually July 1st and expire June 30th the following year. NEW On-line …
Freshwater jellyfish invade Great Lakes
Non-native species slowly spreading throughout province, experts say Step aside zebra mussels and phragmites, another foreign invader is lurking beneath the surface of Southwestern Ontario’s lakes and streams — a little umbrella-shaped creature that’s making people who see it do …