Scotch Broom is a highly invasive woody weed. It grows rapidly, crowding out native plants and preventing regrowth, retarding or preventing the growth of many understory species, preventing the regrowth of forests, leading to a dramatic loss of diversity.
Come out and join the group for a Broombusting adventure!
4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Phillips Rd & Riverstone Drive.
There's enough roadside parking for everyone! Signs will be up! Can't miss us! As we clear broom we head downhill.
Before you cut with us there are 2 waivers to sign (on site) before you start.
- The waivers only need to be signed once/per season.
- Last years volunteers will be asked to re-sign for this season.
- Check out broombusters.org before coming out so you know what to expect.
Once you've participated in at least one event and have signed the waivers; please feel free to cut at this location at your leisure.
Please keep a record of your volunteer hours if cutting outside event dates & times - email the hours to: laurablack79@yahoo.ca.
Suggested Items to bring to all of our events:
- Eye protection, gloves, small gardening shears/pruners, loppers.
*We can provide loppers to borrow, limited supply.
- Prepare for any weather: raincoat, hat, sunscreen.
- Water.
- Be tick aware! http://etick.ca/
- Bring a friend!
*Cutting season ends when the seed pods start to form around the end of May/beginning of June."
Phillips Road and Riverstone Drive