# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Want to play a game? Join FCC if you dare, as they survey for invasive Phragmites on All Hallows' Eve.About this EventWHY?Be afraid.... be very afraid; it's Phragmites! This is a continuation of Freshwater Conservation Canada's work to restore and protect freshwater habitats within the Guelph region. We are once again setting out to identify, locate and map the invasive subspecies of Phragmites australis, or European Common Reed. Don't underestimate this monster; it lurks in ditches and wetlands, growing aggressively across North America, slashing our native species and overtaking critical wildlife habitat. Its spread is vast, and knowing where it hides is half the battle. Help us and our ecosystems survive the night!WHEN?This spooktacular event will take place on October 31st, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, the brave will come dressed in costume, and whoever is the best dressed receives a prize! Lunch will be offered at the end.WHAT WILL YOU BE DOINGNote: Past experience with identifying phragmites is not required; everyone is welcome to participate in this event.In teams of 2-3, volunteers will drive around the Speed River Subwatershed scouting for patches of phragmites along the road's edge. Quadrants and routes are predetermined. As teams are driving and a phrag patch is spotted, they will pull over to photograph and record it, following our safety protocol, only if conditions allow. Patches will be recorded via iNaturalist; volunteers should download the app in advance. There is an iNat project for this event that we will be asking volunteers to join.The key to surviving any horror movie is to not split up! This makes teams ultra important. Unless you're signing up with friends, this could mean you are completing this event alongside someone you do not know beforehand, are in a vehicle with them, etc.If you are signing up with friends and want to complete the event with them, you can include their names when you sign up. We ask that everyone sign up separately, either as a driver or a non-driving volunteer.Note: In addition to lunch afterwards, gas cards will be available to drivers.WHERE?All volunteers will meet at the Guelph FCC office at 100 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G-5L3 where FCC staff will ensure everyone is signed in, do a safety briefing and go over identification tips, as well as driving and iNat recording procedures. There will be physical resources/guides to bring with you. After that, teams will break off! At the end of the day, teams will return to the office and have the opportunity to eat lunch with the rest of the volunteers.WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?All tools and resources will be provided by Freshwater Conservation Canada. Please dress appropriately for fieldwork and weather. Safety vests, clipboards and pylons will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own. In addition, please bring:Appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear (i.e. long pants and shirt, hat, sunglasses, etc.). We strongly recommend rain boots.A mobile device with data capabilities for navigation and mapping.Water and snacks.A costume is of course optional but highly encouraged as it is Halloween!DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?No.WHO CAN I ASK IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?Please call Mike McKenzie, Restoration Biologist, at 437-522-4710 with any questions or concerns.Note: All workdays are subject to cancellations. Please be sure to check your email for any updates! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/guelph/guelph-invasive-phragmites-halloween-bioblitz-survey/100002001013649692 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: 100 Stone Rd W - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Guelph - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 100 Stone Rd W - **lat**: 43.524182 - **long**: -80.227001 - **full address**: 100 Stone Rd W, 100 Stone Road West, Guelph, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fd783c679197814e3d617770b421da781e54f8a9d79f9e98e887562f19bb0ed8-rimg-w768-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789494311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey being held? - **A:** Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 100 Stone Rd W, 100 Stone Road West, Guelph, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey? - **A:** Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey is organized by Trout Unlimited Canada. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Guelph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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