Welcome to the Volunteer Weed Pull Program at the City of Edmonton.
Did you know that invasive species is the second biggest threat to biodiversity? Volunteer to help stop the spread of invasive plants in Edmonton!
In the past few years, hundreds of volunteers have participated in weed pull events to fight invasive species and to preserve the biodiversity in our beautiful river valley. Fill in an application today and start volunteering! Check back for new shifts in May 2024.
Join the City of Edmonton's Invasive Plant Outreach Team in your favourite parks throughout the City. Together, we will tackle invasive plants and make room for native vegetation. You will learn about the importance of biodiversity and will meet others in the community who are interested in the environment and excited to help out.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Edmonton's Invasive Plant Pulls. We hope to see you at an event soon.
What to expect at a Weed Pull Event:
At each of our events, volunteers will learn about invasive plants and how they impact biodiversity. We will introduce one or two specific invasive plant species that are common in the area. Once shown how to identify these, volunteers will be given gloves and tools and we will remove these invasive plants. Part way through the event, we will take a break where snacks and juice are provided. When we near the end of our time together, we will sow some native plant seeds which will help prevent invasive plants from recolonizing the area.
What we expect from our volunteers:
Volunteers must thoroughly read pre-event communications about where to meet and what to wear and bring. This is important for your safety! We will ask everyone to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and long pants, and to bring a water bottle.
Specific site information will be shared for each location to help volunteers assess accessibility.
If you would like to bring a friend of family member, please let us know via email. Although there is no minimum age for volunteers, we ask that anyone under 15 is accompanied by an adult.
If you have questions at any time, please reach out to invasiveweeds@edmonton.ca.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Grey Park (Mill Creek Ravine at 73 ave NW) Weed Pull Event | 1 | 7/24/2025 | 7/24/2025 | |
| Dawson Park Weed Pull Event | 2 | 7/26/2025 | 7/26/2025 | |
| Edmonton Valley Zoo Weed Pull Event | 4 | 8/16/2025 | 9/20/2025 | |
| George F Hustler Weed Pull Event | 2 | 8/30/2025 | 8/30/2025 | |
| Mill Creek Ravine (at 78 Ave NW) Weed Pull Event | 2 | 8/9/2025 | 8/9/2025 | |
| Minchau Park (Mill Creek Ravine) Weed Pull Event | 2 | 7/19/2025 | 7/19/2025 | |
| Tawa Park Weed Pull Event | 2 | 8/2/2025 | 8/2/2025 | |
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Janzen Nature Centre Prairie Pond Weed Pull Event | 1 | 8/14/2025 | 8/14/2025 | |
| MacTaggart Sanctuary Weed Pull Event | 1 | 8/7/2025 | 8/7/2025 | |
| Tawa Park Weed Pull Event | 1 | 8/21/2025 | 8/21/2025 | |
The City of Edmonton's Volunteer Weed Pull Program works in partnership with Edmontonians to steward the land while exploring the role of invasive plants in the ecosystem, and how to mitigate their negative impact in parks, green spaces and at home!
