Join local volunteers to tackle invasive species in Reservoir Park!

Three invasive species, Norway Maple, Multiflora Rose and Glossy Buckthorn are fast growing invasive species, blocking growth of native trees and understory plants across 25 acres of wooded parkland in Reservoir Park.

More volunteers are needed to support two ongoing projects:

1. Removal of Invasive Species: Working mostly with simple hand tools and the notorious “Extractigator” weed wrench over Spring and early Summer.
2. Replanting with Native Species: Replant cleared areas with a variety of native trees and herbaceous plants, selected to strengthen the forest tree community, maximize biodiversity and support native pollinators. This work occurs during the cooler months of the Fall.

How you can help:

We are seeking more volunteers! - no experience or tools needed.

Contact lead volunteer, David Steele at dsteele0741@gmail.com or view “Action” on www.blomidonnaturalists.ca to learn more.

We are running 3 hour work sessions 3 to 4 times weekly, including one on weekends. Please share any amount of time you can contribute.

Outside in the woods, there is no better workplace!

Together We Can Make a Difference!

After two separate incidents at the Recreation Centre on Victoria Avenue that resulted in significant damage, the washrooms at the Recreation Centre will now only be open when staff are in the building.

Anyone needing public washroom facilities will need to visit the Visitor Information Centre at 11 Willow Avenue when the Recreation Centre washrooms are closed.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact staff or the RCMP.