Roadways are gateways into nature, not only for people but also for weeds. The areas bordering roads are often the first point of entry for many non-native species, making them areas that are at a higher risk for biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n
More than half of\u00a0Alberta’s native plant species<\/a>\u00a0can be found in the Waterton area \u2013 some of which can be found nowhere else on earth. You can help prevent biodiversity loss! Take a trip into a landscape rich with plants and animals and join forces with NCC to protect native plant communities from invasion by weeds.<\/p>\n Together we\u2019ll remove patches of invasive hound\u2019s-tongue, knapweed and scentless cammomile near targeted roadways on the Birdseye Ranch conservation lands bordering\u00a0Waterton Lakes National Park<\/a>\u00a0to prevent their encroachment into the native habitats.<\/p>\n During the day you\u2019ll have the opportunity to get a \u201cBird\u2019s-eye View\u201dof the Waterton area! NCC has been harnessing the power of aerial and satellite technologies in unique ways to further our conservation work. NCC staff will share some of our imagery of the\u00a0Waterton Park Front<\/a>\u00a0with the group and talk about the exciting ways technology is being used to enhance our field work, research and science planning!<\/p>\n