Good Old Cootes

Cootes Paradise – Lectures and Volunteer Events

Ancaster Creek Clean Up

We will be helping the Bay Area Restoration Council clean up the garbage and shopping carts that litter Ancaster Creek behind Metro at University Plaza. Food provided by Metro

Saturday October 22, 9:30 – 12 noon – meet at Railtrail bridge behind University Plaza

Cootes Paradise lecture: The Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve is in Your Backyard.

Learn more about the incredible ecosystem and natural area adjacent to McMaster University with Tys Theysmeyer, Head of Natural Lands for Royal Botanical Gardens

Nov 4 – 7-9pm

Location – JHE 376

Cootes Paradise - Native Shrub Planting and Invasive Species Clearing

We will clear out Invasive Species such as Honeysuckle and Buckthorn while we plant native species of plants to help this wonderful natural area rehabilitate itself

Nov 6 – 10am-2pm – Meet at Alpine Tower facility – McMaster University behind Ivor Wynne Centre

Cootes Paradise - Native Shrub Planting and Invasive Species Clearing

We will clear out Invasive Species such as Honeysuckle and Buckthorn while we plant native species of plants to help this wonderful natural area rehabilitate itself

Nov 12 – 9am-12 noon – Meet at Churchill Park in Westdale near Ravine Road trail, off of Marion Ave N.

FOR ALL EVENTS PLEASE RSVP IF POSSIBLE TO :

terryber@mcmaster.ca

For trail work and clean up days

• Dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty.
• Gloves and equipment will be provided.
• Please wear closed toed shoes, bring a portable lunch and water bottle.
• Water and snacks will be provided.

These events will occur rain or shine, but please check our website for cancellation if adverse weather conditions occur.