Host a
COMMUNITY
Weed Pull
Community weed pulls provide an excellent opportunity for a group of people to get outdoors, learn about invasive plants and control the spread of these destructive species. Organizing these events can also help your group earn some cash through a stipend!
The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council has had a program in place for many years to assist with Community Weed Pulls all over the region.
Here’s how it works:
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Contact EKISC with your proposed weed pull event. Weed pulls must be for either Noxious Species or Priority Invasive Species. Weed pulls should take place on Crown land.
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Set a date with EKISC and spread the word about the weed pull!
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On the day of the weed pull, EKISC will provide gloves, ID books, refreshments & garbage bags.
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EKISC will also provide a staff person for the event and will make a short presentation to help with the identification of species and will describe the threats that invasive plants pose, etc.
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The organizers need to provide a minimum of 8 people for three hours of work.
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The organizers also need to provide vehicle(s) to transport the bagged invasive plants to the nearest landfill or transfer station after the event.
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At the completion of the event, EKISC will issue a $200.00 cheque to the organizing group. EKISC will not issue the cheque to an individual. Community associations, not-for-profits, schools, service clubs and charities have all received stipends in the past.
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EKISC has limited time and funds available for these events. If you are interested in organizing an event, don’t delay in contacting us.
So, You wanna
Pull Weeds...
Organizing a weed pull is a great way to give back to your community. EKISC likes to make it fun and worth while too! Send us a message and tell us a little bit about your group and if you have any specific areas or dates that you'd like to pull at, let us know.