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Ipperwash Swale
And the work continues On July 13, 2020 the Ipperwash Phrag Phighters hired Dr. Janice Gilbert, with the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, her Truxor, and her Manual Control Crew to assist us in clearing the swale between West Parkway Drive …
Crown land in Ipperwash
Did you know that Ipperwash has 16 crown lands or public spaces within the Ipperwash community? The public spaces or crown land in Ipperwash known by many, have been the destination for day-trippers, and the hot spot for large local …
Phase 3 – What does that mean for Ipperwash?
Message from Mayor Bill Weber Hello everyone, As we expected, the Province of Ontario announced that Lambton County would be moving into Stage 3 of reopening this Friday, July 24 th . Stage 3 means that more restrictions will be loosened and nearly …
Researchers confirm tornado Sunday near Arkona
Weather researchers at Western University in London confirmed an EF1 tornado hit a dairy farm on Gordon Road near Arkona Sunday, among several connected with severe weather that day across the region. The researchers said the tornado in Lambton Shores …
Invasive Sweet White Clover
White Sweet Clover poses a direct threat to many of Ontario’s species at risk. Because of its fast growth, abundant seed production, soil changing abilities, and the fact that it prefers a similar habitat, it will outcompete and damage the …
Wetland Phrag removal
Twenty-four volunteers made terrific strides towards the restoration of the Tanner Road swale at Ipperwash. My brother, Scott, even donned waders. Dr. Janice Gilbert with the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, and a Manual Cutting Crew, helped us achieve our goal …
Wetland Restoration Project
Our second massive undertaking to restore the Tanner swale is being held on Monday, July 13, 2020. In order to effectively manage the swale restoration, we need to remove the standing dead Phragmites, and the new growth before seed heads …
Reminder, Canada Parade cancelled
Sadly due to COVID-19 restrictions, this event was canceled for this year. However, if you are interested in participating in a Canada Day bike ride through Ipperwash meet at 10 a.m. in MNRF Parking Area 4 (West Parkway Dr). Riders …
Invasive species or not
Which two pictures are not native to a swale? If you guessed yellow irises and yard waste, you are correct. Purple irises are native plants. Yellow irises are invasive and spread. Lawn waste could contain chemicals, insects or other harmful …