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Invaders of the Coast Talk & Walk
22 September 2017 - 23 September 2017
Join the Metchosin Talk and Walk FREE Workshop on Yellow Flag Iris Removal
TALK Friday Sept 22 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Metchosin Municipal Hall 4450 Happy Valley Rd
WALK Saturday Sept 23 at 10:00 am
Venue: Metchosin Farm 542 Wootton Rd (~2 hours)
Do you struggle with invasive plants on your land? From Farms to Backyards: This talk covers invasive plants and how to deal with them.
Don Hare from the Coastal Invasive Species Committee and Sue Staniforth with the Invasive Species Council of BC will present the latest research highlighting potential new removal strategies for invasive plants focusing on Yellow Flag Iris. This talk is followed by a workshop and demonstration (hands-on optional) on Saturday at the local Metchosin Farm demonstrating how to effectively remove Yellow Flag Iris. Get first-hand experience and training! Speakers welcome your questions and concerns about other problem invasive plant species as well. No experience needed! Beginners welcome.
Brought to you by Habitat Acquisition Trust Good Neighbours Metchosin Shoreline Program.Visit the HAT website for more information or if you have any questions.