Our stewardship team has been hard at work rehabilitating a section of Mad River in Avening. Join Friends of the Mad River and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for a tour of the ecological restoration and then stay to help plant!
The river restoration work was completed this summer, but we need your help to making the project come to life. We will be planting native shrubs and wildflowers along the banks of the new river channel.
Did you know you can grow a shrub from just a stick? Come learn how we propagate native shrubs to help reforest our river banks. Our native dogwood and willow shrubs have the amazing ability to sprout from a cutting, just like many of our house plants. We will be using rubber mallets to plant shrub cuttings into the river bank. We will also be planting native wildflowers. This vegetation will shade the river and enhance habitat.
This project is supported by Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's Outdoor Fund, the province of Ontario’s Great Lakes Local Fund and fundraising by the Friends of the Mad River.
Pre-Registration is required! Space is limited. Please review the Participation Guide & Waiver.
What to Expect
- A walking tour of the ecological restoration project
- 2hrs of planting livestakes wildflowers
- We will be walking the banks of the new side channel, please where rubber boots or waterproof footware.
- This event may be rescheduled if rain is forecasted
Remember to Bring
- Rubber boots (a few extra pairs of rubber boots and chest waders will be available)
- Water bottle, snack
- Work gloves (extras available)
- A friend or family member: its more fun together!
Be Tick Aware
- Wear light-coloured clothing to make ticks easier to spot.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and closed-toe footwear. Tuck your shirt into your pants and tuck your pants into your socks. This can help prevent ticks from crawling onto your skin where they can feed.
- Permethrin-treated clothing may provide protection against ticks and mosquitoes.
- Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for more information
Students
- Remember to bring your community service volunteer form!
Where to Meet
Donate to our Project
If you are interested in making a donation please visit Canada Helps and select "Mad River Enhancement Initiative". or contact NVCA. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nottawasaga-valley-conservation-authority/
Questions?
Contact Laura Wensink at 705-424-1479 ext. 275 or lwensink@nvca.on.ca
