Calling all Broom Bashers! We are so excited that volunteers that were trained in 2024 at our inaugural Broom Busters event are running their very own Broom Bash tomorrow! Come out and help remove this invasive plant.
Event details:
Date: Friday June 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Martel Beach, Lakeside Rd, 29 km north of Wynndel Store
What you will be doing: Using loppers you will help CUT Scotch broom from this popular recreation site.What to Bring:
– Loppers
-Water bottle & snacks
– Sturdy shoes for walking
– Gloves
– Dress for weather conditions – event will happen rain or shine
Funded by the Regional District of Central Kootenay Regional District of Central Kootenay through the Local Conservation Fund, with additional support from the @ColumbiaBasinTrust Province of British Columbia, the Kootenay Broom Busters Program represents a collaborative effort to address the pressing issue of invasive species in the region. Kootenay Conservation Program