Weaselhead Society News

Join the Weaselhead Society to Protect Biodiversity!
Weasel Weeders gather at the north parking lot shed located on the west side of the intersection at 66th Ave and 37th St. SW. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Bring water, sunscreen, bug repelent (natural if you have it) and a hat
Saturday August 28, 9-11am
What to wear: We will [...]

INVASIVE PLANTS…. WHY WE SHOULD CARE IF NON-NATIVE PLANTS ESCAPE INTO THE WEASELHEAD? WHAT HARM DO THEY DO?
Here is an example of the problems these species can cause – and why the Society is determined to reduce their presence in the Weaselhead.
THEY SMOOTHER OTHER PLANTS
Yellow Clematis (Clematis tangutica)
This vine often grown in gardens in Calgary has escaped [...]

The Weaselhead Society is pleased to announce that again this year the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) and the Alberta Stewardship Network (ASN) have granted us funding to support the Invasive Plant Project!
Thank you ACA and ASN!
www.ab-conservation.com , www.ab.stewardshipcanada.ca
Find out how you can help Protect Biodiversity too by contacting Lisa at lisaflaman@talkaboutwildlife.ca

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!
Regular hiker in the Weaselhead? Enjoy wildlife? Interested in plants? Join our EDRR team!!
WHAT IS ‘EDRR’???
It stands for EARLY DETECTION of non-native plant species that are known to be invasive – followed RAPID RESPONSE in removing them before they become established…
Species have been identified by the City of Calgary/Nature Calgary that would cause major [...]