Photo credit: Ken Harper

The Smith-Blackburn Homestead is a unique property located just east of Elk Island National Park, in a region recognized by UNESCO as the Beaverhills Biosphere Reserve. Home to many species of wildlife, there is also an established pollinator garden that is under pressure from invasive weeds. In order to help the pollinators the garden was established for, we need some help maintaining the garden before winter so the plants can thrive next year. We will also be replacing the tarps lining the garden edge, which help reduce invasive plants and grasses entering the garden.

This event will focus on adding mulch to the planted trees and shrubs around the garden, as well as replacing the tarps at the edges of the garden to deter grasses from encroaching on the native plants. We will meet promptly at 10:00 am at the land.

What to wear and bring:

• Feel free to dress up in weather-appropriate Halloween attire!

• comfortable footwear

• layers for the conditions

• a lunch

• water

Other notes:

• If you need to cancel, please do so through SignUp.com or inform us as soon as possible. Please arrive on time.

• Stewardship events are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation.

• Please contact us in advance if you wish to bring a minor to this event.

• If you wish to carpool with another volunteer, please review our Carpooling Policy here.

Click the button below to register. Email Gary at gary.elaschukpruden@ealt.ca with any questions about this event.