See ya later, shrubs of Brighton Wetlands

Event Details

October 4th, 2019, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Brighton Wetland, Ontario
Habitat Restoration

By hand-pulling and handcutting invasive shrubs such as buckthorn, lilac and honeysuckle, you can help ensure that the native plants and birds continue to flourish at the Brighton Wetlands. Work on the site will be focused around agricultural fields that are being restored to native grassland this fall. You’ll love spending the day on this beautiful property, connecting with nature and other volunteers.

If you’d like to carpool to the event, please click here, to add your car or join a ride going to the event. Happy carpooling!

Please email the event contact to join the waiting list.

More Information

About Brighton Wetland

The Brighton Wetland protects 92.62 hectares of Provincially Significant coastal wetland and associated upland on Presqu’ile Bay. The property is owned and managed in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

What you will be doing

You will help us combat several invasive shrubs surrounding fields to be restored on the Brighton Wetland property. This involves walking short distances on relatively uneven terrain (i.e. freshly ploughed and muddy fields), bending, cutting and pulling motions.

Why you will love it

By removing invasive shrub species you can help ensure that the native plants and birds continue to flourish at Brighton Wetland and help prepare the fields to be restored to native grassland. You’ll love spending the day on this beautiful property, connecting with nature and other volunteers.

Questions?

Contact Amanda Tracey: Amanda.tracey@natureconservancy.ca

Please Note

Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration.

People of all fitness levels can participate
No toilets on site
Carpooling can be arranged
Water and snacks will be provided
Item Checklist

While we do our best to provide you with the tools you need to participate, please bring the following items if you have them:

Clothes
  • Closed-toe footwear
  • Long pants
  • Long shirt
  • Layers of clothing (light sweater and jacket)
  • Sun hat
  • Rain gear
Tools
  • Work gloves, if you have them
Miscellaneous
  • 1 Litre of water in a reusable bottle
  • Lunch
  • Any necessary medication
  • Sunscreen