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Yellow Flag Iris Pull (June 15 – Morning)

Every year, rare takes on ecological restoration initiatives to enhance and rehabilitate the unique native habitats of this urban land trust. Join us and help conserve native biodiversity through the removal of invasive species! Volunteers can expect to learn invasive plant identification as well as proper removal techniques. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain in field experience with ecological restoration and become more familiar with the flora of southern Ontario.

We will be removing Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) from along a recently restored cold water creek and/or along the Grand River. Yellow Flag Iris is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It spreads by seeds and underground rhizomes. The creation of dense mats can block water flow, displace native vegetation, and reduce habitat for native fish and birds.

Instruction on species ID, removal techniques and its impact on native ecosystems will be provided during this session

Cost: This event is FREE, but registration is required. Attendees meet at rare’s Lamb’s Inn headquarters at 1679 Blair Road, and staff will lead them to the site. For more information, contact rare’s Conservation Technician at 519-650-9336 x114 or alissa.fraser@raresites.org or rosalind.snyder@raresites.org.

Recommended Attire:

  • Rubber boots.
  • Layers of loose, comfortable clothing that can get dirty
  • Long-sleeved shirt (that can be tucked)
  • A hat is recommended

Additional Items to Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen and Insect repellent
  • Snacks and/or bag lunch depending on the time of day
  • Work gloves if you have them.
  • Rain coat (if in forecast)

We will bring:

  • Extra work gloves
  • Equipment
  • First aid kit

Washrooms

  • Since we will be working in remote areas of the property, washroom facilities will only be available at the start and end of each session at Lamb’s Inn.

Volunteer opportunities are broken up into morning (10:00AM-12:30PM) and afternoon (1:30PM-4:00PM) sessions.  The time of day will be indicated at registration. If interested in participating for both a morning and an afternoon session, please register for both time slots separately. Register for events at https://raresites.org/events-calendar/.

rare Charitable Research Reserve
1679 Blair Road
Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8
(519) 650-9336
Charitable Registration:
#8776 15914 RR0001