Harmful species control: Ragweed
Considered one of the most harmful plants to public health in Quebec, ragweed affects nearly one in five people during the flowering season in mid-July. Because of its high allergenic potential, Les Amis de la montagne are working actively to reduce its presence on the mountain and the sneezing that comes with it during this time of year. Join us in improving the quality of visits to the mountain!
As a volunteer, you'll learn to recognize ragweed and be asked to pull it out manually to control its spread.
Date of the activity:
- Tuesday July 8, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Required materials:
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Knee pads and gloves will be provided on site.
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Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn.
Weather:
To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. Should adverse weather conditions be forecast 24 hours before the activity, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to inform you.
Cancellation:
The activity will be cancelled in the event of:
- High probability of thunderstorms
- Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
- Temperature above 38°C
- Air quality index over 100
Photo credit: MSSS
