FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2005

Caring for Nature Volunteer Workshops

Midland, ON – The Wye Marsh Stewardship Department has developed a series of volunteer workshops entitled “Caring For Nature.” Themes relate to land stewardship and are different each month. A typical workshop will include an informative introduction, power point presentation, and an on-hands component where volunteers will actively work together, through a number of different projects that aim to sustain the natural life support systems of the Wye Valley.
Cost: General Admission – Pre-registration is required!
Time: 2 – 4pm on Saturday or Sunday.

A schedule of events with information on workshop themes is available on our website (www.wyemarsh.com) and at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. For more information please call (705) 526-7809.

Native Species Planting

Midland, ON – Discover the wonders of Wye Marsh’s upland forest while helping to replenish the native plant source of this important ecosystem. For the last three years Wye Marsh has been controlling Glossy Buckthorn, an exotic invasive shrub introduced from Europe. To balance the impact of this invasive species on the native wildlife and to support our control methods, we will be planting a variety of native plants that are naturally found in this forest system. Participants will be educated on the importance of native wildlife and the ecological problems associated with introducing exotic species into natural areas.
Date: Saturday September 17th
Time: 2 – 4pm
Cost: General Admission - Pre-registration is required!
What to Bring: A gardening spade or small shovel and appropriate clothing, including protective footwear and gloves.