If you are interested in maintaining balance between native and invasive plant life, then you are invited to a party to pull invasive broom plants! At Mary's Therepeutic Farm and Sanctuary - my Aunt's 30 acre property in Goldstream - the broom has made a sudden and massive expansion. The bad news is that broom increases the nitrogen content of soil, which native plants are not used to, so if the problem is left unchecked it may be difficult for native plants to regain a hold. The good news is that most of the broom is still premature at this point, so it is easy to remove. So, on September 6th (Saturday) we are having a broom cutting merathon! But don't think it'll be all just work - while there you can explore the beautiful forest paths, swim or kyak in Goldstream River, swing on tire swings, spend time with goats, ponies, horses, llamas, rabits, dogs and cats, and much else. Dinner will be provided for all. It will be fun, and, if you are a student, you can record it as volunteer time for graduation!
If you are at all interested please e-mail me ASAP at svsilentsound@yahoo.ca and I will give you the details, including spicific directions, a basic schedule, and a list of suggested items to bring. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
Hope to broom-cut with you soon!
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