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30 March

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  Much  of the seasonal growth in the Nature Park is still in its early stages.  Optimally, invasives can be spotted and removed at this stage, but the identity of some of these plant species will be more evident as the year progresses.   INVASIVES When identified, these should be removed, and placed in a receptacle or bin where they cannot re-establish themselves.  Typically, in the Seaside Nature Park, there has been a truck in the back of which they can be placed. a very early growth--identification pending. Hairy bittercress.  Invasive that should be removed soon.  It blooms early in the season, and spreads zillions of seeds.   Bicknell's geranium?   Bedstraw, or cleavers.  This grows to a large size, with, as the name suggests, the ability to cling to clothing or fur.  It can spread widely.  At present, it's small, and not widely distributed in the site. Early growth of vetch.  There isn't much of it ev...
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Introduction

         This blog is intended as a resource for volunteers clearing invasive vegetation from Seaside Nature Park in Qualicum Beach.  It is unlikely that the photos and text will ever be exhaustive, but it's hoped that it will be of use in identifying which plants should be removed and which should be left to grow within the park.   It will be renewed and edited at least once a month, as plants grow and as their appearance changes.  Comments and suggestions from readership will be gratefully received.   Readers should note that the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers website includes a very informative blog that also offers information about the Nature Park.   https://qbstreamkeepers.ca/blog/ Dr. Lynne Brookes' contribution to this blog must be acknowledged, as a source of information and as a monitor for blunders.  
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Location: Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
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