Invasive species control: Dog-strangling vine

Native to Eurasia, this plant is capable of producing over 2,000 seeds per m2 and has spread through the mountain’s woodlands. Given its tendency to smother surrounding vegetation and disrupt monarch butterfly reproduction, Les amis de la montagne are actively involved in limiting its propagation. Join us to learn more about dog-strangling vine as well as the rich floral diversity it threatens, and help control its spread on Mount Royal!
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:

• Saturday June 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Saturday June 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Required materials:

• Knee pads and gloves will be provided on site.

• 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:

• High probability of thunderstorms
• Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
• Temperature above 38°C
• Air quality index over 100
   

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Photo credit: Samuel Montigné