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Phrag Fighting Volunteer Taskforce in Action
This October the Phragmites Committee is focused on East Riverside Park (Blue Heron Pond) in the City of Windsor. The group is 2 weeks in and progress is being made. The team of eager volunteers waded out into the water and tackled this pesky invasive nuisance. Plant by plant we are making a difference. Big thanks to those who have helped out so far. See the group in action below.
Spotted Lantern Fly – Species of Concern
Be on the look out for the spotted lanternfly (lycorma delicatula). This planthopper native to Southeastern Asia has become an invasive insect pest in the United States and is of concern that it could gain a foothold in Essex County. Several concerned residents reported it's appearance locally to CBC news confirming it's presence in the area. Read more about the Dreaded crop-destroying spotted lanternfly sighted in Windsor, Ont. The good new is there is no confirmation of it becoming established [...]
Lil’Reg and the Windsor Essex Nature Fund
For those that don't know, one of the ways the Club receives financial support is through the Windsor Essex Nature Fund, established by Lil'Reg through the Windsor Essex Community Foundation (WECF). The WECF is a community trust that helps community organizations, like our Club, manage and maximize their financial donations. The Windsor Essex Nature Fund was recently highlighted the WECF September Newsletter, stating: "In the 1990’s, the Windsor Essex Community Foundation supported the tree/ shrub planting and river cleanup activities [...]
The Battle Continues! A Phrag Fighters Update
By Aileen Petrozzi We have lots to discuss!! We got our grant of $2500.00 from Invasive Species Center. We got our Consent to enter agreement from the City of Windsor. (finally after 3yrs of trying) . Heather and I talked with Karen Alexander, Windsor Head Naturalist to find out a plan to assist Windsor in their future Phrag control. Windsor will be spraying East Riverside Park around the pond in September. We will then go in [...]
August Meeting Recaps: Cultivating Community and Conservation
By Sheila Laurin The meeting started off with a presentation by Jennifer Nantais, a program specialist with Carolinian Canada about “In the Zone” ITZ Gardens that Help Wildlife Thrive. The aim is to grow Canada’s biggest wildlife garden network from Windsor to Toronto. The scientific reasons for growing native plant habitats are numerous. A diverse landscape attracts bees, butterflies, moths, birds, rabbits and more. The In the Zone program has lots of information about ways [...]