The Invasive Species Awareness Fair returns to Mississauga

Looking for a fun way to learn and explore the great outdoors? On Saturday, May 30, the City of Mississauga is hosting its Invasive Species Awareness Fair at Erindale Park from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – and you’re invited!

Invasive species are plants, animals and micro-organisms that are not native to Mississauga. They can harm the environment, local wildlife and people once they spread. This event helps you learn about invasive species and how they impact Mississauga’s natural environment. Learn what invasive species are, try hands-on activities, meet City staff and local environmental groups and find out how you can help protect Mississauga’s natural areas.

Event details:

What

Invasive Species Awareness Fair:

• Join guided nature walks through Erindale Park at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Take home a native plant for your home garden.
• Meet the City’s Forestry team and local environmental organizations.
• Get up close to native reptiles found in Ontario.
• Find your rhythm and try drumming with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
• Participate in a garlic mustard pulling lesson and activity.
• Enjoy live music, face painting, light snacks and family-friendly activities.

Watch the goats as they graze. The goats are ‘herding’ back to Mississauga for their first public appearance of 2026. In 2024, Mississauga became the first municipality in Ontario to use goat grazing to control invasive species. Watch the goats as they graze and learn more about prescribed goat grazing.

When

Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This event is outdoors, rain or shine, so make sure to dress for the weather. Don’t forget your reusable water bottle.

Where

Erindale Park
1695 Dundas St. W.
Mississauga, ON

The Invasive Species Awareness Fair will be on the west side of the park, across the pedestrian bridge.

Who

Mississauga residents and families interested in learning more about invasive species in Mississauga.

If joining a guided nature walk or the garlic mustard pulling activity, you must sign a waiver when you arrive. If under 18 years old, a parent or guardian will need to sign the waiver.

Cost

This is a free event. Registration is not required to attend.

Report invasive species

The City’s Invasive Species Management Plan and Implementation Strategy guides the management of priority invasive species in natural areas across Mississauga.

If you spot invasive plant species on City property like a park, trail or boulevard, you can report it using the invasive species reporting form. Invasive plants might include:

• Giant Hogweed
• Wild Parsnip
• Japanese Knotweed
• Tree of Heaven
• Dog-Strangling Vine
• Phragmites

Learn more about invasive species and visit mississauga.ca/forestry.

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• Parks and Forestry
• Things to Do