2025 Invasive Plants Work Parties

Did you know that May is invasive plant removal month in the City of Nanaimo? Join like-minded individuals and tackle invasive plants during one of our work parties. Your efforts really make a difference in improving our environment's health. Bring your invasive plants to our DROP ZONE on Saturday, May 31, 10 am-2 pm for safe and free disposal.

Please pre-register for the work parties in advance through recreation.nanaimo.ca using the barcodes below:

• Saturday, May 3, 10 am-12 pm: Koram Park | 137247
• Tuesday, May 6, 10 am-12 pm: Linley Valley Park | 137258
• Saturday, May 17, 10 am-12 pm: Parkway Trail | 137245
• Tuesday, May 20, 10 am-12 pm: Third Street Park | 137264
• Saturday, May 31, 10 am-12 pm: Bowen Park | 135505
• Saturday, May 31, 10 am-2 pm: Bowen Park Drop Zone at the lower parking lot off Wall Street

Please remember: Throwing your organic garden waste in your parks does NOT make them a better place, and it does NOT just decompose and disappear! Throwing garden waste into your parks:

• makes parks less healthy and more likely to be infested with invasive plants over time
• increases the risk for fires by adding to the fuel load next to your property
• damages plant and wildlife habitat
• potentially contaminates our streams, rivers and lakes

If you see anyone dumping in your parks, call 250-755-7515.

Check out here for more information on invasives in Nanaimo.