As part of their commitment to raising public awareness about invasive plants, ICOR provided in-class presentations for two grade four-five split classes at Lake Hill Elementary School this week. The kids learned about the negative impacts invasive plants have on local ecosystems and our communities. The kids enjoyed hands on activities that taught them how to distinguish native plants from several of the invasive plants that are causing the most harm in Saanich Parks.
The education continued at Konukson Park where one of the classes was taken on a tour of the park highlighting many of the park's special places, plants and animals. The kids were able to see how invasive plants like English ivy, Scotch broom and English holly are displacing native species and reducing the biodiversity of the park. Afterward the kids were able to get involved by helping the community stewardship group (The Cadboro Bay Residents Association) by removing English ivy from the park.
Thanks to the students of Lake Hill Elementary for all the hard work!