And the work continues On July 13, 2020 the Ipperwash Phrag Phighters hired Dr. Janice Gilbert, with the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, her Truxor, and her Manual Control Crew to assist us in clearing the swale between West Parkway Drive …
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 …
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 …
Notice to property owner. Please monitor your property. Two large clumps of active Phragmites were removed from the beach in front of your property this morning while I was doing beach maintenance. Using heavy equipment to clean an area just …
Two beach walkers pose with 2 Phragmites stolon on the beach at MNRF Area 2. An orange pylon and tagged Phragmites will let our volunteers know where to spade. The Phragmites spading event will take place unless there is heavy …
From the Ipperwash Phrag Phighters: Volunteers are needed and welcome to participate in our Ipperwash Beach and Dunes Spading Event. Come out for a short fun event to improve and protect our community from the invasive species, Phragmites! When: Sunday, …
When: Sunday, June 24, 2018 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where: Meet at MNRF Area 1 parking lot East Parkway Drive Bring: sturdy shoes garden gloves sunscreen, bug spray water Provided: spades paper lawn waste bags Learn how to recognize …
Armed with spades, gloves and paper bags for the three invasive plants, and garbage and recycling bags for litter… they came, they saw, and they conquered.