Buckle Up and Say Goodbye to the Buckthorn
Event Details
October 13th, 2018, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Rachel Agnes Hayes Conservation Lands, Alberta
Habitat Restoration
Join us for the fourth annual Common buckthorn removal event where volunteers will continue to make a tangible impact on the land by removing this prohibited noxious species. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about invasive species control on our properties and gain valuable experience by volunteering your time. We look forward to seeing you there!
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More Information
Conserved in 2013, Rachel Agnes Hayes Conservation Lands (RAHCL) is part of a large network conservation lands in the Buffalo Lake Moraine. The Buffalo Lake Moraine, which features countless pothole wetlands, is an important staging and breeding area for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, such as the pied-billed grebe, great blue heron, and American white pelican.
In October 2000 Alberta Culture and Community Spirit officially designated the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement at Boss Hill as an Alberta provincial historic resource.
NCC acquired the Rachel Agnes Hayes Conservation Lands with the assistance of the Government of Canada’s Natural Areas Conservation Program (NACP), a unique public-private partnership to accelerate the pace of land conservation across southern Canada.”
What you will be doingVolunteers will be removing prohibited noxious European buckthorn from the property by cutting them down to the stump. The remainder of the plant will be sprayed by the county the following week as these persistent plants will shoot up from just a stump if left untreated.
Why you will love itEnjoy some home made treats from local staff and neighbours. Who knows, they may still be some pumpkin pie kickin' around!
Questions?Contact Zoe Arnold: alberta@conservationvolunteers.ca
All tools and equipment will be provided, along with snacks and drinks. We ask, however, that you please bring a lunch with you for the day. Additional information, including maps and driving directions, will be sent to you after you have registered for the event. Event will proceed rain or shine.
While we do our best to provide you with the tools you need to participate, please bring the following items if you have them:
- Close-toed shoes
- Warm Layers of Clothing
- Long pants
- Sun hat
- Rain gear
- Backpack
- 1 Litre of water in reusable bottle
- Lunch
- Any necessary medication
- A good attitude!