How Ottawa volunteers are leading the fight against invasive plants
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How Ottawa volunteers are leading the fight against invasive plants
Volunteers say oversight from different levels of government means it's not as simple as just pulling the plants out of the ground.
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By Natasha Baldin
Published Jul 27, 2026
Last updated 2 hours ago
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Sharon Boddy, green, and Nora Lee are a few of many volunteers in the Carlington area that donate their time to remove invasive plants from lo…
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