Garlic Mustard Pull
Thu, May 30
|Purple Woods Conservation Area
Help the forest at Purple Woods Conservation Area by weeding the invasive garlic mustard!
Time and Location
May 30, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
About the event
Garlic mustard is an eatable herb native to Europe that is aggressively invasive in Ontario. It has a strong, distinct “garlicy” smell and taste. Not only does it outcompete native plants like the trillium and ostrich fern for space, but its roots release chemicals that that prevent the growth of other plants. Management of garlic mustard is ongoing as the seeds can remain viable in the soil for several years. To learn more about garlic mustard check out: https://www.ontario.ca/page/garlic-mustard
Suggested age of 12 years old and up. Gloves and trowels will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gloves if you like. Please wear light-coloured clothing if possible, long pants, long socks, closed-toed shoes and bug spray. Light refreshments will be served. No pets please.
This event will run rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather predictions, you will be notified of event cancellation by…