{"id":928,"date":"2026-07-27T01:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T05:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/les-amis-de-la-montagne-recrutent-des-benevoles\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T01:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T05:05:42","slug":"les-amis-de-la-montagne-recrutent-des-benevoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/les-amis-de-la-montagne-recrutent-des-benevoles\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends of the Mountain are recruiting volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All summer, Les Amis de la montagne concentrates their efforts to preserve the ecological wealth of Mount Royal by slowing the progression of invasive exotic species. These species disrupt ecosystems, deplete native plant diversity and weaken the resilience of natural environments, a real threat to mountain biodiversity. To deal with this, the non-profit organization recruits hundreds of volunteers who, every summer, contribute concretely to the protection and restoration of this green jewel in the heart of Montreal. Last year, volunteers took part in Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) activities 1,784 times.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer activities all summer: Saturdays and Tuesdays A series of interventions is planned until September 26, 2026, Saturdays at 10 a.m., as well as Tuesdays at 4 p.m. These actions are supervised by the professional conservation team of Friends of the Mountain and are part of the Environmental Stewardship Program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t have to be a botanist to make a difference. Each person who joins us on the ground contributes concretely to the health of Mount Royal\u2019s ecosystems. Our activities are open to everyone, we take care of on-site training,\u201d emphasizes Benjamin Pilon, responsible for environmental stewardship programs and volunteer action at Friends of the Mountain.<\/p><div id=\"linit-522104343\" class=\"linit-dans-le-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 7 invasive species targeted on Mount Royal<\/p>\n<p>Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)Herbaceous plant with white flowers native to Europe, Asia and Africa. It produces chemicals that inhibit the growth of fungi essential to native trees. It spreads very quickly in the undergrowth.<\/p>\n<p>Wood anthrisk (Anthriscus sylvestris) Plant with white flowers in umbels, often confused with native species. It forms dense mats which smother the undergrowth vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) Also called \u201cgouty weed\u201d. Introduced as an ornamental or medicinal plant, it quickly colonizes the undergrowth, forming dense colonies that persist and expand when left uncontrolled.<\/p>\n<p>Russian venom tamer (Vincetoxicum rossicum) Very aggressive climbing plant that invades open environments and forest edges. It can harm the reproduction of the monarch butterfly and quickly displaces local plants.<\/p>\n<p>Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Known for its highly allergenic pollen, it colonizes disturbed environments and open areas. Its presence often indicates degraded soil.<\/p>\n<p>Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) One of the most problematic invasive species in the world. It forms dense thickets that smother almost all surrounding vegetation and are extremely difficult to eradicate. Its root system can reach several meters deep.<\/p>\n<p>Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) Shrub native to Eurasia, introduced as a decorative hedge. It forms dense thickets that block light and prevent the regeneration of native trees. Removal requires repeated cutting or manual tearing using tools.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the targeted species is announced directly on the Eventbrite event three weeks before each activity. The location varies depending on the activity. It is necessary to consult the event for full details.<\/p>\n<p>Materials and participation criteria\u25cf No prior knowledge required. Activities are supervised by the Friends of the Mountain conservation team and always include explanations on the objectives, the techniques used and safety instructions.\u25cf Gloves, knee pads and tools provided on site.\u25cf Wearing closed shoes compulsory; long pants strongly recommended.\u25cf Minimum age varies depending on activity, see Eventbrite event.\u25cf Free activity.<\/p>\n<p>Weather policy \u2013 \u200b\u200bCancellation in case of:\u25cf Thunderstorms\u25cf Winds or gusts of more than 60 km\/h\u25cf Felt temperature greater than 38\u00b0C\u25cf Air quality index greater than 100.\u25cf Rain greater than 2 mm\/h<\/p>\n<p>An email is sent to registrants in the event of cancellation, within 24 hours before the activity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"linit-3064614413\" class=\"linit-apres-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All summer, Les Amis de la montagne concentrates their efforts to preserve the ecological wealth of Mount Royal by slowing the progression of invasive exotic species. 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