Invasive Species Control
Contribute to the preservation of Mont Royal's natural environment by helping control invasive plant species.
Invasive plant species threaten local biodiversity. Controlling these species allows us to take action to improve the ecological balance of targeted areas.
Consult the annual calendar of volunteer activities
The target species will be determined three weeks before the activity date and will be announced directly on the Eventbrite event.
Please note this activity is offered in French, but questions in English are welcome.
Meeting point: Variable, consult the table below.
Schedule: Most sessions take place on Saturday mornings from May to October, and some are held late Tuesday afternoons during the summer months. Visit the registration platform for more details on upcoming activities. The target species will be announced directly on the Eventbrite event page when registration opens, three weeks before the activity.
Material and participation criteria:
- No prior knowledge is required to participate in these volunteer activities. They are supervised by the conservation team and always include explanations of the objectives, techniques, and safety guidelines.
- Gloves, knee pads and the required tools will be provided on-site.
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and wearing long pants is strongly recommended.
- The minimum age to participate in this activity varies. Consult the event directly to learn more.
Weather:
- To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. If adverse weather conditions are forecast 24 hours before the event, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to notify you.
Cancellation of the activity:
The activity will be cancelled in the event of:
- Thunderstorms
- Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
- Heat index above 38°C
- Air quality index over 100
