Neighbours as Stewards

Join Us this Summer!

You are heartily encouraged to join our fun and festive community gardening bees in
Brentwood Heights. The Friends of Dr. E.W. Coffin Society will be hosting regular
gardening bees throughout the growing season in Whispering Woods and the Centennial
Natureground.

Please join us, whether for a few minutes or a few hours, during any or all of the following
events during July and August.

When:

• Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 1 – August 19. Refreshments provided
• Saturday, July 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m. [Keeners at 8:30] Potluck Brunch at 11:00
• Saturday, August 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m. [Keeners at 8:30] Potluck Brunch at 11:00
• Wednesday, August 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Special Potluck Wine & Cheese at 8:00

Where:
Meet at the Prairie Amphitheatre in Whispering Woods, just off Brenner Drive NW, or in the
adjacent Centennial Natureground on the west side of Dr. Coffin School, at 5615 Barrett
Drive NW. Dress for the weather, and for gardening! Although there will be some gloves
and hand tools available to share, it would be helpful if you brought your own. We will be
working in both Whispering Woods and the Centennial Natureground. Arrive and assist as
you’re willing and able, and please BYO H2O.

Biodiversity vs Invasives :
Whether toiling in your own garden, or when helping in the Natureground or Whispering
Woods, there are several plant species that you are encouraged to discourage. Thistles,
smooth brome, goat’s beard, creeping bellflower, and perennial sowthistle are just a few.
There is also troubling toadflax, oxeye daisy, and scentless chamomile to deal with, as
well as a host of other pesky weeds like hound’s tongue, stinkweed, and shepherd’s purse.
Please dispose of weeds responsibly such that the roots and seeds are no longer viable;
composting weeds is NOT recommended. Invasive species are threats to the well-being
of our native prairie’s amazing biodiversity. Please visit the Alberta Invasive Plants Council’s
website: http://www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/.

Join our Listserve:
To be notified about the schedule, to learn more about native plants, weeds, and grassland
conservation, and to keep up with impromptu gatherings, please sign up for our listserve,
as below.

We welcome you to our growing circle of Neighbours as Stewards of our local spaces.

Environmentally yours,
Polly Lee Knowlton Cockett, environews@shaw.ca