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The Town of Thessalon's Sustainability Through Environmental Practices (STEP) Committee seeks to promote and encourage citizen awareness and engagement in sustainable practices and policies.

Thank you so much Daniel, Tina and Lake Huron North! We love the new rain garden!
05/23/2026

Thank you so much Daniel, Tina and Lake Huron North! We love the new rain garden!

๐ŸŒฟ Community Rain Garden Project ๐ŸŒฟLake Huron North will be installing a rain garden at Peace Park beginning at 10:00 a.m....
05/21/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Community Rain Garden Project ๐ŸŒฟ

Lake Huron North will be installing a rain garden at Peace Park beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 22nd.

If you are interested in helping out and learning more about rain gardens, we would be happy to have you join us at the park!

We look forward to seeing you there.

๐Ÿšฎ๐ŸŒŽ Today is the Provincial Day of Action on Litter!Please dispose of garbage properly and help keep our parks, streets, ...
05/12/2026

๐Ÿšฎ๐ŸŒŽ Today is the Provincial Day of Action on Litter!

Please dispose of garbage properly and help keep our parks, streets, trails, and waterfront beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Even small actions make a big difference.

Donโ€™t litter โ€” take pride in our community!
โ™ป๏ธ๐ŸŒŽTogether, we can make a difference! โ™ป๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŒฟ Thank you to those who attended the Invasive Plant Presentation last Thursday. Tina was very informative and knowledge...
05/11/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Thank you to those who attended the Invasive Plant Presentation last Thursday. Tina was very informative and knowledgeable in this topic. Participants learned that many of these invasive plants are still being sold at green houses, and it is surprising which beautiful plants are actually invasive!

Daniel, from Lake Huron North was in attendance and was very knowledgeable and provided additional information to contribute to discussions.

Attached are the slides from the presentation for anyone interested in learning more about invasive species and their impact on our community and natural spaces.

If you would like to be part of a community group to help tackle invasive plants, or if you would like more information and would like to be added to our emails, please reach out to [email protected].

Together, we can help protect and preserve Thessalonโ€™s natural beauty for future generations. ๐Ÿ’š
Invasive Species Centre
Thessalon Horticultural Society
Lake Huron North

๐ŸŒŽโ™ป๏ธ A huge thank you to the Morris, Lawrence, Bird & Tallon families for helping clean up our community this Earth Day!Y...
05/08/2026

๐ŸŒŽโ™ป๏ธ A huge thank you to the Morris, Lawrence, Bird & Tallon families for helping clean up our community this Earth Day!

Your hard work and community spirit helped make Thessalon a cleaner and more beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. We truly appreciate your efforts and dedication to keeping our town looking its best.

Please stop by the Town Hall to collect your Town Bucks as a thank you for your participation!

Together, we can continue making a positive difference in our community. ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŒฟ Whatโ€™s Growing in Thessalonโ€ฆ Isnโ€™t Always Welcome! ๐ŸŒฟDid you know some of the plants you see around Thessalon are actua...
04/27/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Whatโ€™s Growing in Thessalonโ€ฆ Isnโ€™t Always Welcome! ๐ŸŒฟ

Did you know some of the plants you see around Thessalon are actually invasive species? These plants may look harmlessโ€”or even beautifulโ€”but they spread aggressively, crowd out native plants, and disrupt our local ecosystems.

๐Ÿšซ Some Common Invasive Plants in Our Area Include:
* Purple Loosestrife โ€“ A pretty purple plant that takes over wetlands and pushes out native species.
* Creeping Bellflower โ€“ A persistent garden escapee that spreads rapidly through roots and seeds, making it very hard to control.
* Periwinkle โ€“ Often used as groundcover, but it can spread into natural areas and outcompete native plants.
* Japanese Knotweed โ€“ Extremely aggressive, can damage foundations and is very difficult to remove.

๐ŸŒฑ Why It Matters
Invasive plants reduce biodiversity, impact wildlife habitats, and can even affect our shorelines and water quality.

๐Ÿงค What You Can Do
โœ” Learn to identify invasive species
โœ” Remove them safely - DO NOT compost, or bring to the landfill
โœ” Plant native species instead
โœ” Report large infestations

๐ŸŒŽ Together, We Can Protect Thessalonโ€™s Natural Beauty
Join our Invasive Plant Species Working Group to learn more about identification, removal, and proper disposal.
Thessalon Horticultural Society
Thessalon Community Events and Activities Committee

04/24/2026

๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐š๐ซ๐? ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž!
As you tidy up your yard and garden this spring, keep in mind that proper disposal of yard waste is important. Many invasive plants can regrow from small fragments or seeds, meaning improper disposal can spread them further.

Some tips:
โœ”๏ธ Bag and dispose of invasive plant material
โœ”๏ธ Avoid composting invasive plants
โœ”๏ธ Clean soil, seeds, and plant debris from tools, boots, and equipment
โœ”๏ธ Avoid dumping yard waste in natural areas
โœ”๏ธ Check local guidelines for proper disposal options in your community

Learn more about how to keep your yard free of invasive species: https://bit.ly/4t1k1bl

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