Dr. Mike McTavish is the Conservation Scientist at rare where he is responsible for the research
and ecological monitoring programs (https://www.raresites.org/). He is an ecologist and
educator with a background in the fields of invasion science, ecological restoration, and
biological control. His recent research focuses on the ecology of invasive earthworms and weed
biological control. Mike is also a folk musician, science fiction and tabletop game enthusiast,
and avid outdoor explorer with his wife and two children.
Jumping worms are a new belowground invader in Canada. The horticultural trade is the
primary entry point for these worms, and they threaten both gardens and natural habitats
alike. This presentation will provide an overview of the jumping worm monitoring program
being run out of the rare Charitable Research Reserve, and what you can do to help identify,
report, and limit the spread of jumping worms.
Learn why jumping worms are a concern as the new “second wave” of invasive earthworms in
Canada and what you can to help identify, report, and limit the spread of these belowground
invaders.
Time: Refreshments begin at 6:15 PM, a brief welcome and Presentation begins at 6:45 PM
LOCATION CHANGE
PLEASE NOTE OUR LOCATION HAS PERMANENTLY CHANGED to Temple Baptist Church located at 400 Holiday Inn Drive in Cambridge, in the Hub Room.
Please enter driveway and turn right as you approach the church to access the main doors. Ample parking. Look for our Water Lily sign
Cost– Current 2027 Members of Cambridge RIVERS’ EDGE Gardeners Free, $5 per Guest.
2027 Memberships are now available!
Our 2027 year runs October 1/26 to September 30, 2027
Get your Renewals and we always welcome New members.
$20 per adult
$5 per Youth (12-18 years)
Guest passes $5 per event for ages 12 years and older, excluding RSVP events
Homes for the Holidays 2026- tickets are now available!
Saturday November 21 (10am to 6pm) and Sunday November 22 (11 am to 3pm)
$25 per person
Please see our Events page for more details.
Tea Time, Saturday April 24/2027- Reservations are now available!
1-4 pm at Avenue Road Baptist Church, Cambridge
465 Avenue Road, Cambridge N1R 5S4
Join us for an afternoon of sweet and savoury sandwiches, scones, jams, jellies and treats all served with tea. Two special presenters to entertain and delight!
$35 per person
Contact Lori at CambridgeRiversEdgeGardeners@gmail.com for more information/Reservations/payment options
Please note there are a limited number of seats available. Book your reservation early to avoid disappointment as this event has sold out the last three years. Your reservation will be confirmed via email.
This event is open to the public. See our Events Page for more details.