Thank you for visiting Invasive Plants Cape Breton

This is currently an effort to develop a site for Cape Bretoners as a "one-stop" spot where you can find information about the threats that invasives pose to our health, our way of life, our property values, our economy, our natural areas, and our ability to grow food plant/s.  We want you to be able to identify the plants you are fighting and know how to eradicate them.  Our Facebook page is where the active discussion is going on, so please check that out too.  Go to facebook and type invasiveplantscapebreton).  There are serveral Pinterest boards to help you as well: http://www.pinterest.com/marianwhit/invasive-plants-of-cape-breton/, http://www.pinterest.com/marianwhit/weeds-common-and-annoying/, and http://www.pinterest.com/marianwhit/native-plants-cape-breton-nova-scotia/ (so you know some of the garden-worthy things to replant once you have pulled out the invaders.  This is a very part time project.  Thank you for your understanding.  

Please join us at the Baddeck Library 8/14/14 6:30pm for a talk on the interaction between Japanese Barberry and its connection to Lyme Disease. This plant has more than 200 varieties available in the nursery trade and is widely planted in Cape Breton as an ornamental shrub.  This is an invasive species that is emerging and one you can do something about.  

There will be a follow-up field presentation offered on Sunday 8/16/14 at 10am -12pm at 21 Old Big Harbour Road.  This is a walk and talk and a caravan to nearby "hot spots."  Depending upon time and interest, it may involve some demonstration of cutting techniques.  Please RSVP at belfry.marian@gmail.com or call 902-295-2861 SPACE IS LIMITED.

Dress is weather-appropriate (definitely long pants and long sleeved shirt with sturdy shoes).  If you want to do hands-on work, bring a machete, some black plastic bags, heavy (preferably leather) gloves, eye protection, something to drink, and bug repellant.  I or the land owners who are generous enough to allow us to visit will NOT be responsible if you injure yourself.