Residents of Wasa, Meadowbrook and St. Mary Lake area are being encouraged to break out the gloves and join in a community weed pull this week.

“We are targeting three common invasive plants in (Electoral) Area E: Spotted Knapweed (pictured above), Diffuse Knapweed and Baby’s Breath,” explained Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area E Director Jane Walter.

“We are encouraging people to get together and pull anytime between now and Sunday. On Sunday afternoon we will have a wind-up appreciation barbecue at the Wasa Community Hall for everyone who participates,” she said.

The community barbecue will be held at 4 p.m. this Sunday afternoon (July 19) at the outdoor kitchen at the Wasa Community Hall.

“We are hoping to have a good turnout. Many hands make light work and if we get together as a community and put in a bit of time, it will make a big difference,” adds Walter. “My main hope is that people will pull knapweed on their property and help pull these invasive plants if they see them in their neighbourhood.”

If people aren’t sure what knapweed or baby’s breath looks like, they can visit www.weedsbc.ca.

For more information on the Community Weed Pull, people can contact Director Walter at 250-427-2577.

RDEK

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