Invasive species are the second biggest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss. The City jointly relies on Edmonton residents to Spot, Report and Remove invasive species within our City. We are grateful for the hundreds of volunteers that have joined together to stop the spread of invasive plants, and protect Edmonton's biodiversity.
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Weed Pull Events
Volunteer Weed Pulls are back again this season!
Join the Invasive Plant Outreach team to learn about invasive weeds, see their impacts and gain hands-on experience managing them at parks throughout Edmonton.
Register for a Weed Pull Event
Registering for these events allows us to send updates about the event, prepare tools and resources and inform participants about event cancellations.
If you would like to inquire about a group weed pull event booking, contact the Program Coordinator at invasiveweeds@edmonton.ca.
Volunteer Weed Pull
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 16 | 3-5pm & 6-8pm | Tawa Park |
| Friday, July 17 | 1-4pm | Mactaggart Sanctuary featuring special conservation education from Edmonton & Area Land Trust |
| Saturday, July 18 | 10am-noon & 1-3pm | John Janzen Nature Centre |
| Wednesday, July 22 | 2:30-5 pm | John Walter Museum |
| Saturday, July 25 | 10am-noon & 1-3pm | Mill Creek Ravine North |
| Thursday, July 30 | 3-5pm & 6-8pm | Hermitage Park |
| Saturday, August 1 | 10am-noon & 1-3pm | Dawson Park |
| Thursday, August 6 | 3-5:30pm | Queen Elizabeth Park |
| Thursday, August 13 | 3-5pm & 6-8pm | Tawa Park |
| Saturday, August 15 | 9:30am-noon & 1-3:30pm | Edmonton Valley Zoo |
| Saturday, August 22 | 10am-3pm | Basket Weaving with Invasive Plants at Ezio Faraone Park |
| Saturday, September 12 | 9:30am-noon & 1-3:30pm | Edmonton Valley Zoo |
Special Events
| Date | Time | Event Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 11 | Noon-3pm | Digging For Dawson: A Tree planting and weed pulling drop-in event at Dawson Park. Register for Digging for Dawson |
| Thursday, July 23 | 6-8pm | Invasive Plant Walk at Terwillegar Park This event is free, but registration is required due to limited spots. Register for Invasive Plant Walk at Terwillegar |
| Thursday, August 20 | 6-8pm | Invasive Plant Walk at Hermitage Park This event is free but registration is required due to limited spots. Register for Invasive Plant Walk at Hermitage |
We ask that you please wear weather-appropriate clothing and long pants. All volunteers are required to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If proper footwear is not worn, volunteers will be unable to participate.
Please bring a water bottle.
Gloves, tools and light refreshments will be provided to volunteers.
Yes, our staff are able to verify your attendance at our volunteer events.
We ask that minors 14 years of age and under be accompanied by an adult who is over 18. All ages are welcome.
The fitness level for weed pulling is from beginner to moderate. Weed pulling is physical and does involve walking, kneeling, bending down and digging with a shovel. The terrain may be flat or sloped, depending on the area. However, we encourage volunteers to take regular breaks and work at their own pace. Detailed site information is shared for each event on Better Impact. You are welcome to connect with us for more information prior to registering, as well.
Invasive Plant Outreach aims to be accessible in any way we can so please reach out if you require accommodations or have ideas for how our events can be more inclusive.
Not at all! Our staff are very knowledgeable and will teach you everything you need to know about plant identification and removal.