Work continued on October 19, 2024 in our 3rd and final week at East Riverside Park/Blue Heron Pond. It proved to be a bit of a chilly, foggy morning but did not dampen the spirits or progress of the phrag fighters! Can’t wait to see what it looks like next year.
This October the Phragmites Committee is focused on East Riverside Park (Blue Heron Pond) in the City of Windsor. The group is 2 weeks in and progress is being made. The team of eager volunteers waded out into the water and tackled this pesky invasive nuisance. Plant by plant we are making a difference. Big thanks to those who have helped out so far. See the group in action below.
Be on the look out for the spotted lanternfly (lycorma delicatula). This planthopper native to Southeastern Asia has become an invasive insect pest in the United States and is of concern that it could gain a foothold in Essex County.
Several concerned residents reported it’s appearance locally to CBC news confirming it’s presence in the area. Read more about the Dreaded crop-destroying spotted lanternfly sighted in Windsor, Ont. The good new is there is no confirmation of it becoming established yet.
What to do if you see the spotted lanternfly?
SPOT IT, SNAP IT, CATCH IT and REPORT IT.
More information including, fact sheets and how to report any suspected sightings of the spotted lanternfly can be found on the Invasive Species Centre website.
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