Landowners across the Credit River watershed area are encouraged to look for invasive plants as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) launches its new citizen science project and scavenger hunt.
“The goal of the program is to raise awareness of invasive species, help landowners identify common invasive plants on their property and provide landowners with resources to control and remove invasive plants,” states a news release issued by CVC.
From June 24 to July 31, landowners are encouraged to look for invasive plants in their yards, gardens, forests and fields and submit photos through iNaturalist, an easy-to-use app that identifies plants and animals from photographs taken with a phone or tablet.
“Identifying invasive plants early is the best way to stop them from taking over your property and spreading into natural spaces," said CVC rural outreach senior co-ordinator Alison Qua-Enoo. "Large infestations can be time consuming and costly to remove."
Two free webinars will be offered to assist landowners in identifying and understanding the types and environmental impacts of invasive species:
• Invasive Plants: Stop Them Early to Control Them Quickly - Tuesday, June 28, 7-8 p.m.
• Top Invasive Insects in the Credit River Watershed - Thursday, July 14, 7-8 p.m.
For more information or to register as a participant, visit the website.
Landowners in the Credit River watershed who take part in one of the webinars or the scavenger hunt will also have the opportunity to enter into a draw for a free native plant prize pack. For full contest details, visit cvc.ca/contestr.
