Join the Fight Against Invasive Phragmites – Community Cut Day July 31

Help protect the shoreline we all love by joining WCA and Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) for our annual Community Phragmites Removal Day on Friday, July 31.

GBF’s “Phrag Busters” will be in Carling all week, removing Phragmites, one of the most destructive invasive plants threatening Georgian Bay’s wetlands and shorelines. The week-long effort will include work in Gowar Bay, Pleasant Island, Deep Bay, Crow Island, Lockie Island, Bateau Island, and Franklin Island before wrapping up with a community volunteer event.

Community Cut Day

Friday, July 31

• 9:30 a.m. – Meet at the Snug Harbour Dock
• Travel by boat to the beach on Franklin Island (just north of Regatta Bay)
• Return by approximately 1:00 p.m.

No experience is necessary. GBF staff will provide a brief training session before heading into the field for a few hours of rewarding, hands-on conservation work. Think of it as pulling weeds—just on a much larger scale!

What to Bring

• Lifejacket (if riding on the WCA pontoon boat)
• Footwear suitable for wet, muddy conditions
• Hat and sunscreen
• Work gloves
• Drinking water

All removal tools will be provided.

Boat space is available for approximately 15 volunteers aboard the WCA pontoon boat, or you are welcome to bring your own boat and meet the group at Franklin Island around 10:00 a.m.