Invasive species control: Dog-strangling vine
This activity consists of manually uprooting dog-strangling vine, a problematic species for biodiversity.
Native to Eurasia, this invasive plant can produce over 2,000 seeds per square metre and has spread throughout the woodlands of Mount Royal. Its ability to smother surrounding vegetation and disrupt monarch butterfly reproduction makes it a serious ecological threat. That’s why Les Amis de la montagne are actively working to limit its spread. Join us to learn more about dog-strangling vine, the rich floral diversity it endangers, and how you can help control its presence on the mountain!
We use a weeding technique that requires the use of garden knives. For safety reasons, the minimum age of participation in this activity is 14.
Date of the activity:
- Tuesday July 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday August 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday August 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Reduce the seed bank
- Tuesday August 19, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday August 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Reduce the seed bank
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
