City of Edmonton - Volunteer Weed Pull Program

John Janzen Nature Centre Weed Pull Details 

City of Edmonton staff will lead volunteers in the hand-removal of invasive plant species such as woolly burdock, common tansy, and absinthe wormwood at the John Janzen Nature Centre. Gloves and tools will be provided. It is important that volunteers wear long sleeves to avoid irritation.

Meeting Location

Weed Pull Location 

• Parking: There is a free shared parking lot located on Fort Edmonton Park Rd NW. This may be quite busy during the summer.
• Transit: There is a bus stop at Fort Edmonton Park Rd and Fox Drive, approximately a 13 minute walk (1 km) to the meeting location
• Biking: The JJNC is connected to the River Valley Loop Trail, a multi-use trail from the east and west. There is a bike rack nearby on site to lock your bike.

Weed Pull Site: 

The site is accessed by walking along a paved path. There is a ramped curb to access the site. The site is in full sun, but there is nearby shade and a canopy tent will be set up if required. The terrain is uneven, a bit steep in places, and vegetated with grasses and small shrubs. It can be slippery after rainfall, but if conditions are unfavorable we will relocate to a nearby site and let volunteers know. 

Washrooms: 

There are public washroom facilities inside the Front Entry Cafe, directly adjacent to our weed pull site. There is a water fountain, family washroom, and accessible washrooms available.

Other Site Details:

• Please note that the John Janzen Nature Centre is temporarily closed due to flood damage. However, our weed pull event will still be taking place!

If you require any accommodations, please reach out to us at invasiveweeds@edmonton.ca. We want to keep learning about the diverse needs of our community, and we value your contributions greatly!