Weather researchers at Western University in London confirmed an EF1 tornado hit a dairy farm on Gordon Road near Arkona Sunday, among several connected with severe weather that day across the region. The researchers said the tornado in Lambton Shores …
White Sweet Clover poses a direct threat to many of Ontario’s species at risk. Because of its fast growth, abundant seed production, soil changing abilities, and the fact that it prefers a similar habitat, it will outcompete and damage the …
Twenty-four volunteers made terrific strides towards the restoration of the Tanner Road swale at Ipperwash. My brother, Scott, even donned waders. Dr. Janice Gilbert with the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, and a Manual Cutting Crew, helped us achieve our goal …
Our second massive undertaking to restore the Tanner swale is being held on Monday, July 13, 2020. In order to effectively manage the swale restoration, we need to remove the standing dead Phragmites, and the new growth before seed heads …
Sadly due to COVID-19 restrictions, this event was canceled for this year. However, if you are interested in participating in a Canada Day bike ride through Ipperwash meet at 10 a.m. in MNRF Parking Area 4 (West Parkway Dr). Riders …
Which two pictures are not native to a swale? If you guessed yellow irises and yard waste, you are correct. Purple irises are native plants. Yellow irises are invasive and spread. Lawn waste could contain chemicals, insects or other harmful …
Starting Monday, June 22 daily water monitoring at Ipperwash Beach will commence and will run until the last week of August. Water quality status reports for beaches will be updated daily and can be accessed through the following options: Text …
Sadly garbage is piling up again at the different Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) Crownlands. CICA is organizing a last-minute clean-up Saturday, June 20th at 9 AM at all 5 MNRF areas. Volunteers are encouraged to bring large …
Invasive species has Port Franks, Ont. residents calling for aerial spraying PORT FRANKS, ONT. — Rick Thomas hardly goes outside his Port Franks home anymore because of the abundance of gypsy moth caterpillars, and their droppings, which literally cover his …
Volunteers are welcome to join in to assist with a last-minute clean up of the MNRF area 2 on East Parkway Drive. June 5, 2020 at 10:30 AM | Bring gloves and large garbage bags