Credit Valley Conservation is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across the Credit River Watershed.
From June 24th to July 31st 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.
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.
“Invasive plants can seriously impact the enjoyment of your property and removing them is one of the most positive ways you can help wildlife,” said Alison Qua-Enoo, Senior Coordinator, Rural Outreach at CVC.
“Identifying invasive plants early is the best way to stop them from taking over your property and spreading into natural spaces. Large infestations can be time consuming and costly to remove.”
To support participants, CVC is offering two free webinars that will help landowners better identify invasive plants and understand the impact invasive insects are having across the watershed.
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.
Learn more and register at cvc.ca/natureinvaders.
