Plantapalooza on Pelee Island

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Plantapalooza on Pelee Island

Get outside and help us plant wetland species at our Plantapalooza on Pelee Island.

By Nature Conservancy of Canada

Date and time

Saturday, June 10, 2023 · 10am - 2:30pm EDT

Location

Browns Road - exact meeting details will be provided after registration

Browns Road Township Of Pelee, ON N0R 1M0 Canada

About this event

Head out to Pelee Island to take part in Plantapalooza on the Florian Diamante Nature Reserve. We need your help planting wetland plant plugs to re-establish native plant diversity on the site. Physical activity will include walking up to one kilometre over uneven terrain, bending, digging and twisting. See the "please note" section for more details on start time options and ferry booking information.

Provisions

  • Moderate fitness level is required.
  • Repetitive motions include bending, digging and twisting.
  • Event will include approximately one kilometre of walking on uneven terrain.
  • There will be no toilets on site.
  • All tools will be provided by NCC.
  • Water and snacks will be provided.

Equipment to bring with you

  • rubber boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy
  • layers of long clothing (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater)
  • work or gardening gloves
  • hat with a brim
  • raincoat and rain pants (just in case)
  • water bottle
  • lunch/snacks
  • sunscreen/bug spray
  • any necessary medications
  • optional: binoculars

Please note

Pelee Island is accessible by a 1.5-hour public ferry ride out of Leamington. Reservations must be booked in advance either by phone or online – see schedule here: https://www.ontarioferries.com/pelee-island-ferries/schedule-overview/

It would be best if you spent the previous night on the island to be there for the 10 a.m. start, but we will have a second “welcome/start” at 12 p.m. for anyone who can only come for the day.

The ferry is susceptible to delays and cancellations due to weather. Please check the weather and the ferry website or twitter account (@peleeferry) before you leave.

Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration. Please look for three emails with event information; one will be sent immediately after registration (scroll to the bottom of the email for the participant package), a reminder will be sent one week, and then one day, before the event. The emails may get filtered into your spam or junk folders. If you do not receive the correspondence with the event details, please contact on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.

No previous experience is required. This event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the conditions: rubber boots, or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or dirty, long layers of comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat and a change of dry clothes (just in case).

To allow us to plan for a safe, successful and enjoyable day in the field together, all participants must register in advance of the event. As space is limited and spots fill up fast, register today to confirm your attendance.

Questions?

Please email on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca

Information for visitors to NCC properties

When accessing Nature Conservancy of Canada Properties, please note:

1. You may be hiking/walking on terrain that may be steep, uneven, slippery, or jagged, or where solid footing is obscured by vegetation. Be sure to have good walking shoes with ankle support and treads.

2. Since you will be visiting rich natural areas, you will encounter many types of plants, and animals, on land and in the water, some of which may be dangerous or poisonous to humans. It is your responsibility to learn about the environment you’ll be visiting, and how to avoid natural threats, especially in areas inhabited by large carnivores.

3. You must help keep these areas beautiful by packing out everything you bring in, including garbage.

4. You will be enjoying the outdoors in all kinds of weather, from bright sun to snowy conditions. Be sure to check the weather before heading out and dress appropriately for the conditions.

5. Black flies/mosquitoes and other biting/stinging insects may pose a problem at certain times of the year.

6. Many of the habitats on Nature Conservancy of Canada property are ecologically sensitive, be aware of your impact, do not pick flowers, avoid crushing plants and do not feed or harass wildlife.

7. Some NCC properties are fenced and use cattle or other livestock for grazing. These animals may be unpredictable, refrain from approaching or harassing.

8. Some NCC properties contain abandoned buildings and/or mine shafts. If encountered, do no enter or approach any of these structures due to unknown hazards and risks.

9. Fires of any sort are absolutely prohibited on NCC property.

10. Even with appropriate precautions, accidents can happen. The Nature Conservancy of Canada does not provide trained medical professionals.

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