Eviction Notice: Garlic Mustard

Happy Valley Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of upland deciduous forest on the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is located about one hour northwest of Toronto. This 1560-acre (631 hectare) area supports more than 110 breeding birds, including wood thrush and Canada warbler, and is an outstanding example of mature sugar maple and beech upland forests, characteristic of the moraine.

You will control garlic mustard, an invasive plant species that has become well established throughout southern Ontario. We will teach you how to identify garlic mustard and then we will hand pull the plants. Physical activity will involve hiking in hilly terrain, bending and crouching.

You will be spending the day in a beautiful mature deciduous forest surrounded by towering trees, a spectacular trillium display and spring birdsong. Your stewardship efforts will help to keep the forest healthy and thriving with native species.

Contact Jenna Siu, Coordinator, Conservation Biology: jenna.siu@natureconservancy.ca