Lambton Heritage Museums hosts Virtual Talk: Invasive Species in Your Backyard

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting a virtual talk, Invasive Species in Your Backyard, in partnership with Pinery Provincial Park on Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Park Interpreter, Nicole Benn, will explore the many invasive species that have infiltrated our local landscape. She will identify these invaders and discuss their effects on the natural environments of Ontario.

“We’re excited to partner with Pinery Provincial Park to explore this topic,” said Colleen Inglis, Education Program Coordinator at Lambton Heritage Museum. “There are invasive species in our backyards that may come as a surprise to some. Last year’s gypsy moth caterpillar infestation in Lambton Shores and across southwestern Ontario is still fresh in our minds as a radical example of a destructive invasive species. We look forward to discussing the impacts of invasive species here in Ontario and sharing the information with those who attend the virtual talk.”

Virtual talks are free and preregistration is required. You can register for this event online.

As a result of the recent provincial announcement introducing the 'Roadmap to Reopening', Lambton Heritage Museum remains closed to the public. During the extended closure, Lambton Heritage Museum continues to offer virtual programs that can be enjoyed from home. Visit the Lambton Heritage Museum website to explore other events, activities from Museum @ Home, Virtual Education programs, and more.

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Please contact:

Colleen Inglis

Education Program Coordinator, Lambton Heritage Museum

County of Lambton

519-243-2600 ext. 3157

colleen.inglis@county-lambton.on.ca