A recent thought-provoking piece on the Owen Sound Hub concerning invasive species: Who's Invading Whom. Invasive species may not be as black-and-white and issue as some might think... as one commenter remarked, "The worst invasive species is Homo sapiens." Semi-related, another article from Owen Sound Sun-Times in July: Giant hogweed not the giant boogeyman, says …
Members’ Notice Board Posting
A member has posted a notice Hybrid Poplar Saplings Available to the Members’ Notice Board. If you might be interested in this opportunity log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond
16-year-old faces down emerald ash borer threat
Here's a great story from CBC News about a young person in New Brunswick who is on a mission to help monitor and battle Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). If you know of any potential young woodland champions in Grey-Bruce perhaps send the link their way and maybe it will provide inspiration!
BBQ Pics Available in Members’ Area
Was I ever disappointed to miss the BBQ this year... great weather, lots of members, and a personal tour of the historic water filtration plant at Inglis Falls. But thanks, as always, to Larry Cluchey for promptly supplying pictures and captions a photo gallery is now available in the Members' Area in case you missed …
Last chance to advance register for BBQ
Register by the end of today (Wednesday) for the Members' BBQ, coming this Saturday, and be entered into the draw for an awesome book that will have you looking at your woodlands in a whole new way. Details and registration click here.
