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Stop the invasion! (6/7/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Rattay Marsh Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 7 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 5 2009 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5 hours (including carpool)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Beki Y
JennP
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Uproot Uprise! Help Control the Spread of Invasive Species!

After an information session and demonstration by staff from the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, we will pulling and disposing of Garlic Mustard – a very invasive understory ground cover in the forested areas of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area.

Come out and put some muscle and sweat behind your love for the environment!

What to wear/bring: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable work clothes (that you don't mind getting dirty), pants are recommended because we will be working off trail. Sturdy footwear is a must - NO OPEN TOED SHOES OR CROCS - if you are not wearing appropriate footwear, you will not be allowed to participate in the event. Also, if you have work/gardening gloves, please bring them with you (for those who don’t, there will be some available on site). Sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, water and snacks are also great ideas. This event will go forward rain or shine [I'm just waiting on confirmation from Heather on this]

PLEASE NOTE: The subway does not start running until later in the morning on Sunday. The 96 Wilson, 320 Yonge and the 321 York Mills buses will deliver you to York Mills station around 8am. Please check your bus/blue light schedule to plan your trip to the carpool location.

FOR DRIVERS: The Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway will be closed for the Becel Ride for Heart. Please plan accordingly.

Required Items to Bring:
sturdy shoes (no sandals), long pants

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
sunscreen, water, bug spray, water, snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at 9am at the Bexhill Road entrance, which is south off of Lakeshore Avenue. Parking is on the street in front of the conservation area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

84Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $21.67 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!