The Sarnia Urban Wildlife Committee invites the public to join in weekly outdoor projects aimed at improving natural areas in Sarnia.
The Sarnia Urban Wildlife Committee invites the public to join in weekly outdoor projects aimed at improving natural areas in Sarnia.
A number of city-owned properties are maintained by members of the committee, with a focus on removing invasive species, spreading wood chips on Canatara Park trails, cleaning prairie gardens and building bee hotels.
Events are held Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at various sties throughout the city:
Thursday, May 12: “Removing garlic mustard” at Canatara Park (Animal Farm parking lot); bring gloves and small trowel
Thursday, May 19 & June 9: “Cleaning a prairie garden” at the Art Teasell Wildlife Refuge, Blackwell Road; bring gloves and shovel
Thursday, May 26: “Cleaning the downtown garden” (across from 100 Christina St.); bring gloves and shovel
Thursday, June 2: “Spreading wood chips on trails” (Canatara Park entrance); bring rakes, plastic shovels, wheelbarrow
Thursday, June 16: “Review of natural areas in Canatara Park” (Animal Farm parking lot)
Thursday, June 23: “Point Lands, Sarnia Bay” (work at wetland); bring gloves, shovel
