Good Old Cootes
Cootes Paradise – Lectures and Volunteer Events
Ancaster Creek Clean Up
We will be helping the Bay Area Restoration Council clean up the garbage and shopping carts that litter Ancaster Creek behind Metro at University Plaza. Food provided by Metro
Saturday October 22, 9:30 – 12 noon – meet at Railtrail bridge behind University Plaza
Cootes Paradise lecture: The Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve is in Your Backyard.
Learn more about the incredible ecosystem and natural area adjacent to McMaster University with Tys Theysmeyer, Head of Natural Lands for Royal Botanical Gardens
Nov 4 – 7-9pm
Location – JHE 376
Cootes Paradise - Native Shrub Planting and Invasive Species Clearing
We will clear out Invasive Species such as Honeysuckle and Buckthorn while we plant native species of plants to help this wonderful natural area rehabilitate itself
Nov 6 – 10am-2pm – Meet at Alpine Tower facility – McMaster University behind Ivor Wynne Centre
Cootes Paradise - Native Shrub Planting and Invasive Species Clearing
We will clear out Invasive Species such as Honeysuckle and Buckthorn while we plant native species of plants to help this wonderful natural area rehabilitate itself
Nov 12 – 9am-12 noon – Meet at Churchill Park in Westdale near Ravine Road trail, off of Marion Ave N.
FOR ALL EVENTS PLEASE RSVP IF POSSIBLE TO :
terryber@mcmaster.ca
For trail work and clean up days
- Dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty.
- Gloves and equipment will be provided.
- Please wear closed toed shoes, bring a portable lunch and water bottle.
- Water and snacks will be provided.
These events will occur rain or shine, but please check our website for cancellation if adverse weather conditions occur.