Victoria Park Invasive Species Removal

Why we picked it

**Come out and help us pull out the invasive Periwinkle from a small site in the forest to get it ready to plant native species in late May.** The work involves getting into teams and using a pitchfork to loosen and pull out the Periwinkle vines and put them in garbage bags for disposal. Rain or shine and come dressed for "gardening". Park in the small lot next to the Victoria Park playground across from the house at 105 Salisbury Ave.. The planting site is just up the road / trail and across from Highland Public School (see red "X" on the map)...a 30-second walk. **What is the Victoria Park Forest Restoration project?** The volunteers of Cambridge City Green are implementing the Victoria Park Woodlot Management Plan by removing invasive species and planting native species in small areas throughout the forest starting with this "Periwinkle Site." **Victoria Park forest is special but vulnerable** It's a rare 10.8 hectare upland red oak woodlot. It has been severely impacted over t