Join us Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. Locations and additional dates here: https://galtt.ca/broomcut-work-party-schedule

We'll supply loppers. You may wish to bring gloves.

Thursday Evening Work Party Dates:

May 11th - Stalker road, meet at Mander road
May 18th - Peterson road at Dorby
May 25th - Drumbeg
June 1st - Coast road
June 8th - The Village and ferry hill
June 15th - Honeysuckle meadow

Additional dates here: https://galtt.ca/broomcut-work-party-schedule

Why Broom Bash?

Have you travelled from Nanaimo to Victoria and noticed the monoculture of invasive Scotch broom? Native vegetation across the coast is struggling to compete with this species that was initially introduced as a garden ornamental from Europe.

On Gabriola we are working hard to contain broom in support of our island's natural biodiversity. Small broom plants (and their roots) can be removed successfully. We otherwise cut broom in bloom because the plant's energy is focused on flower and seed production, meaning the roots are less likely to have the capacity to resprout. 

Our broom removal focuses on Island parks, trails and public places. Please cut broom on your own property. Check out this new how-to video from Broombusters: https://youtu.be/UWLUASphMGE