- HikeType Citizen Science
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/camera.png
- PaceTypes Medium 3- 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Registration Required:
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps): Brights property, next to Fireman's Park - parking along the roadside at the north end of Dorchester Rd, https://maps.app.goo.gl/jpyUhSqVhzUJsaKk9
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Description
Join this 'pull party' to help with our invasive buckthorn removal at the BTC's Brights property. We are hoping to get lots of volunteers out to continue to tackle this area. Volunteers make a difference - come out and join us!
Invasive buckthorn removal methods vary based on how big the buckthorn is. Small plants can be pulled by hand and hung upside down so the roots dry out and die. Medium sized plants are removed with the help of extractigators - special lever-like tools that make pulling much easier (and fun!). Large buckthorn "trees" must be cut with a chainsaw. We will be focusing on removing small and medium shrubs on this day, while certified sawyers will tackle the larger trees on a different date.
The terrain at our work location is fairly flat, but please note that the walk from the parking spot to the work location is approximately 1km through somewhat hilly terrain. Plan to arrive by 10am so we can all walk in together. Remember to wear long pants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy closed-toed shoes, and bring lots of water & snacks/lunch if you are staying for the entire event duration. If you need to leave early, you can walk out along the trail at any time.
Notes for student volunteers:
- Students under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike (please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VOL.05.01_Minors_Volunteering_Policy_-_Approved_February_2016.pdf )
- 16 or more but under 18? Bring a waiver signed by a guardian.
- students wishing to receive community service hours (4Hours max) must bring service forms from school.
- Please wear clothes for work - long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves